as few as

phrase

—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.

Examples of as few as in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

McDaniel said he’s coached with as many as 11 offensive linemen and as few as eight during his many stops in the NFL, including the past four seasons as the Miami Dolphins’ head coach. — Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026

Toyota does not issue as many large-scale recalls as other automakers, and its notices this year cover from as few as four vehicles to as many as 550,000. — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The new research shows that even miners with as few as 15 years underground have higher rates of black lung — rates not seen in nearly 40 years. — Howard Berkes, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026

In the right conditions, radishes can be ready to harvest in as few as three weeks after planting. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for as few as

• has
• jazz
• topaz
• whereas