How to Use few in a Sentence

few

1 of 2 adjective

• He caught fewer fish than the rest of us.
• There are fewer children at the school this year.
• Not many people came, but the few people who did enjoyed themselves.
• The band has just a few months to find a new guitarist.
  — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2024
• That said, there are some standouts and a few to avoid.
  — WIRED, 18 June 2023
• In the past few days, Astra had scored a string of viral hits.
  — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2023
• With the Indie Sleaze revival of the past few years, the look returned in full swing.
  — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
• In the meantime, here are a few current TV sales to keep an eye on.
  — Parker Hall, WIRED, 9 Sep. 2023
• By this time, a few people had gathered around the two.
  — Oliver Munday, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2023
• Clouds are the rule and a few may drop some showers, but don’t expect heavy amounts.
  — David Streit, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
• His parents were able to visit with us a few weeks ago.
  — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 30 June 2023
• Ethan and his buddies have been disavowed quite a few times.
  — Time, 12 July 2023
• But in the past few years, the conversation around psychedelics has begun to shift.
  — Rachel Nuwer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2023
• The shift to shorter seasons and fewer episodes hits the bottom line hard for those who are paid by the episode.
  — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Dec. 2023
• Fill and season a pot of water: Add water and a few big pinches of salt to a pot.
  — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023
• At the range, Ramaswamy shot a pistol and rifle in a few practice rounds.
  — Kelsey Walsh, ABC News, 25 Nov. 2023
• But the 39-year-old Georgia native is one of the few Nashville stars willing to buck trends.
  — Journal Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2024
• There was the retro blonde bob, a two-toned pink look, long blonde layers, and even longer bouncy waves to name just a few.
  — Marci Robin, Allure, 19 Dec. 2023
• Here are a few good examples: Is there a way to get children to clean up their toys?
  — Amy Joyce, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2023
• Here are a few of the trends that are keeping things exciting in the Queen City drinking scene.
  — Alicia Valenski, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024
• After Weathers took a few shots at his head, his co-star said he was hired.
  — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2024
• Yes, a few shots were not made in the take that had been rehearsed, but Bythewood is happy with the results.
  — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 July 2023
• To do a spot test, simply apply a small amount to the back of the wrist once a day for a few days and wait five to six days for a reaction.
  — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 12 July 2023
• Never, in the history of buying votes, have so many been so fleeced for so few.
  — The Editors, National Review, 22 Feb. 2024
• McNealy and the other leaders will be lucky to get a few holes in on Saturday.
  — King Jemison, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2024
• There were a few chuckles in the room, according to those in attendance.
  — Michael Casagrande | [e-mail], al, 4 Aug. 2023
• And stupid, jumping the turnstile in the subway station with like a few pounds of weed in my backpack and all that money.
  — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2023
• Sunday could bring a few more storms, while the risk for Monday is more uncertain.
  — Leigh Morgan, al, 17 June 2023
• Heather added a small wicker chest and a few accessories to make the space cozy as well as practical.
  — Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 22 July 2023
• Here are a few tips for fragrance longevity from Huber.
  — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024

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few

2 of 2 noun

• But Atul Gawande is one of the special few who sees the whole in the parts.
  — Clifton Leaf, Fortune, 20 June 2018
• Listen to the stubborn few who continue to argue against the tide.
  — Mike Finger, ExpressNews.com, 10 Sep. 2019
• The Rockets' nine attempts from the 3-point line were three shy of their previous few of the season.
  — Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2018
• The one question few stopped to ask—and maybe an obituary was not the place to ask it—is whether the reading public agreed.
  — Adam Kirsch, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2018
• With the Folsom Field faithful going crazy, there were few who thought this would inevitably be a blowout.
  — Eric Yates, ajc, 24 Sep. 2017
• Best Buy lists a launch date of October 9, and the happy few who have managed to buy the new Chromecast early can't set it up yet.
  — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 7 Oct. 2018
• Butler is one of the rare few who travels with quicker, shiftier receivers.
  — Andy Benoit, SI.com, 15 Dec. 2017
• There were few of the hallmarks of other murders because there didn’t seem to be any signs of violence before the killings.
  — Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2019
• Changing golf for the masses because a small few who play it a different level is wrong.
  — Charles Curtis, For The Win, 7 Mar. 2018
• In the end, that may do as much for Yeezy’s cult status as originally offering the sneaker to an elite few did.
  — Nadra Nittle, Vox, 21 Sep. 2018
• However, there are a special few who manage to keep that run going even longer.
  — SI.com, 27 Sep. 2019
• Some teams are feared, others respected, but precious few are loved.
  — SI.com, 5 June 2018
• The elite few, says Kirkwood, will go on to play college football -- and beyond -- in the States, but just being accepted into the Academy is tricky enough.
  — George Ramsay, CNN, 6 Sep. 2019
• Kelly is one of a hearty few who are taking the ultimate step to keep their files and online life safe from prying eyes: turning off Google entirely.
  — Greg Bensinger, Washington Post, 23 July 2019
• Imagine a teenager attending a high school where few of his peers make it to graduation, much less college.
  — Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 18 Apr. 2018
• Only a relative few of Texas’ million-plus hunters could be expected to take advantage of the opportunity to use air guns or air bows.
  — Shannon Tompkins, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2018
• If enemy soldiers ever breached it, the zigzagging pattern would prevent them from shooting in a straight line down the length of the trench - leaving only a relative few exposed to gunfire or shrapnel.
  — The Washington Post, oregonlive.com, 22 Aug. 2019
• The Trump administration is a haven for big spenders, few of whom seem to see a contradiction with their expressed opposition to government waste or the perils of Big Government.
  — Jack Holmes, Esquire, 14 Mar. 2018
• Musicians, artists and stars from the Nollywood film industry drank champagne with government dignitaries, few of whom had ever visited the club.
  — The Economist, 5 July 2018
• The styles include textured waves cascading down her back, tousled curls underneath a cap (which only a rare few can make look stylish), a natural blowout, and a noteworthy floor grazing Dominatrix braided ponytail.
  — Shalwah Evans, Essence, 2 Dec. 2019
• But Atul Gawande is one of the special few who sees the whole in the parts.
  — Clifton Leaf, Fortune, 20 June 2018
• Listen to the stubborn few who continue to argue against the tide.
  — Mike Finger, ExpressNews.com, 10 Sep. 2019
• The Rockets' nine attempts from the 3-point line were three shy of their previous few of the season.
  — Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2018
• The one question few stopped to ask—and maybe an obituary was not the place to ask it—is whether the reading public agreed.
  — Adam Kirsch, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2018
• With the Folsom Field faithful going crazy, there were few who thought this would inevitably be a blowout.
  — Eric Yates, ajc, 24 Sep. 2017
• Best Buy lists a launch date of October 9, and the happy few who have managed to buy the new Chromecast early can't set it up yet.
  — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 7 Oct. 2018
• Butler is one of the rare few who travels with quicker, shiftier receivers.
  — Andy Benoit, SI.com, 15 Dec. 2017
• There were few of the hallmarks of other murders because there didn’t seem to be any signs of violence before the killings.
  — Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2019
• Changing golf for the masses because a small few who play it a different level is wrong.
  — Charles Curtis, For The Win, 7 Mar. 2018
• In the end, that may do as much for Yeezy’s cult status as originally offering the sneaker to an elite few did.
  — Nadra Nittle, Vox, 21 Sep. 2018

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