Sentence examples for it was virtually unheard from inspiring English sources

Although Pétrus is now among the most famous wines in the world, it gained its exalted status relatively recently; before World War II, it was virtually unheard of, and finding large-format bottles that had survived from the twenties bordered on miraculous.

Still, it was virtually unheard of for a Pakistani civilian to be living in India, or vice versa.

Before that 1954 case, it was virtually unheard of for a nominee to appear in person before the Senate.

At the elite level, it was virtually unheard of, like a basketball team preparing for an N.B.A. game by practicing on outdoor asphalt courts.

Before World War II, it was virtually unheard of for a Shinto priest to be a woman, and the priesthood was usually passed from father to son.

Lawyers not involved in the case said it was virtually unheard of for someone alleging sexual assault in a highly publicized case to come forward — name, face and all — to speak to the news media while prosecutors were still investigating.

The Hollywood Reporter said it was "virtually unheard-of for a movie to be altered when it's already in theatres".

It is virtually unheard of for such a call to come after Election Day.

But it is virtually unheard of in the cozy world of military procurement.

LAS VEGAS — It is virtually unheard of for any legal industry to ask to be taxed.

It's virtually unheard of for horror films to get love from the Oscars.