I remember my dad hugging me in a rare show of affection.

In a rare show of restraint I didn't say that.

It was a rare show of force in a society that usually seeks rule by consensus.

He even gave his father's shoulder a light punch, a rare show of enthusiasm.

Terry, in a rare show of heart, returned to the hospital to make sure his mother was okay before disappearing.

In a rare show of public affection, he squeezed her arm.

But the administration found itself dealing with a rare bipartisan show of resolve.

But they did produce a rare show of will.

It was a rare show that did not include at least some violence, and this often involved the members of the circus.

His face did a rare show of arrogance, going cold.