as few as
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—used to suggest that a number or amount is surprisingly small
The procedure is recommended by as few as one out of five doctors.
As few as half the students passed the test.
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Some may hold as few as six, while others can go up to forty.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
That cleared the way for DeSantis and the Legislature to set the death sentence vote to as few as eight out of 12.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
An honest count would be as few as 17, not all of which are injections.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Take as few as three tulips and arrange a stem-heavy arrangement with lots of space for a whimsical feel.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
That cleared the way for DeSantis and the Legislature to set the death sentence vote to as few as eight out of 12.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
An honest count would be as few as 17, not all of which are injections.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Take as few as three tulips and arrange a stem-heavy arrangement with lots of space for a whimsical feel.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
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