rarely-used

I have a feeling that simply shifting the burden would very likely send the filibuster back to the status it was supposed to be at, which was a rarely-used tool only for the most controversial of issues.

Think Progress » Biden criticizes use of filibuster: ‘No democracy has survived needing a supermajority.’ 2010

The repetition of “I take it” was great, and for some reason the word “foible” made me giggle slightly — that whatever this Thing is, it makes use of such a rarely-used word without sounding archaic.

FADING • by Kaolin Imago Fire 2010

One option the government could pursue is a rarely-used provision in the Basic Law that allows Beijing to reinterpret laws at the request of Hong Kong's government.

Helpers Win Residency Ruling in Hong Kong Allison Morrow 2011

After such a vote, and the Palestinians are confident that they have the two-thirds majority, the Palestinians might try to invoke the rarely-used United for Peace resolution, which the General Assembly is entitled to approve.

Daoud Kuttab: Palestinians Can Still Negotiate After UN Declaration Daoud Kuttab 2011

But since that game, the Jets' pass defense has dramatically declined despite adding former Pro Bowl cornerback Antonio Cromartie via trade and rarely-used Kyle Wilson in the first round of last year's NFL draft.

Maybe Blitzing Peyton Manning Is Not the Answer? 2011

On Thursday afternoon, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) pulled out a rarely-used Congressional tool in an attempt to keep the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating carbon and other greenhouse gasses.

The Media Consortium: Weekly Mulch: Murkowski Vs. the EPA 2010

The New York Times, for example, details the success that progressives in the Senate have had in changing the narrative on reform (although, as Yves Smith points out, their use of the now rarely-used term "liberal" in place of "progressive" seems to have a taunting or deprecating quality).

Richard (RJ) Eskow: Consumer Protection: Progressive Momentum and Forbidden Love 2010

I just checked a rarely-used account of mine, and read for the first time an email from Keith M. Urbahn, an aide to Donald Rumsfeld.

Donald, I'm Sorry 2008

The New York Times, for example, details the success that progressives in the Senate have had in changing the narrative on reform (although, as Yves Smith points out, their use of the now rarely-used term "liberal" in place of "progressive" seems to have a taunting or deprecating quality).

Richard (RJ) Eskow: Consumer Protection: Progressive Momentum and Forbidden Love 2010

Before the market opened, the NYSE invoked a rarely-used rule allowing designated market-makers to not show prices before the bell, making it easier and faster to open stocks.

Dow Jumps 404.71; Nasdaq Up 4.8% 2010