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as in handful
a small number
a few of the songs on the album are good, but most are forgettable
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Recent Examples of few
Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The government has also proposed limiting the number of guns someone can own to as few as four and implementing periodic reviews of existing gun licenses.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
How redistricting fights could play out over the next few years.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
For example, some limited editions can be pressed in quantities as small as a few hundred, rather than the thousands of a standard edition.
—Nina Derwin, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
She has essentially been retired as an artist in recent years, releasing only a few collaborative singles since her last full album in 2016.
—Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The government has also proposed limiting the number of guns someone can own to as few as four and implementing periodic reviews of existing gun licenses.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
How redistricting fights could play out over the next few years.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
For example, some limited editions can be pressed in quantities as small as a few hundred, rather than the thousands of a standard edition.
—Nina Derwin, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for few
Recent Examples of Synonyms for few
Adjective
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Beginning July 1, the agency will take on a more limited role focused on coordinating the region’s rehousing system, including managing data, helping coordinate how people access services and leading applications for annual federal funding.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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After seeing limited action through three-plus seasons at Georgia Tech, Knight transferred to Charlotte in 2023 and reinvigorated his career.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a world filled with trillions upon trillions of atoms, spotting a handful that barely exist sounds almost impossible.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Those increases were offset by steep drops in a handful of large states, including Minnesota and Texas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The couple was picked up by a driver named Javier in a 2023 Kia K5 sedan.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cisse brings a couple of his own Packers connections to Green Bay.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Few.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/few. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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