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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This wildlife conservancy is my favorite spot in Laikipia, Kenya, and can be booked for as few as four guests.
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Ian Proctor, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Democratic strategists believe their maps can reduce the GOP’s share of California’s 52 House seats from nine to as few as four or five members — and this in a state that approved a conservative anti-crime ballot measure in a landslide last fall.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Each of the iconic red boxes will contain two of the figurines, meaning ARMY could theoretically assemble the whole band with as few as four McDonald’s orders.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Aug. 2025
The trick is making as few as possible, and there is one — a BIG one — managers continue to make… every year… in every draft.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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Ian Proctor, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Democratic strategists believe their maps can reduce the GOP’s share of California’s 52 House seats from nine to as few as four or five members — and this in a state that approved a conservative anti-crime ballot measure in a landslide last fall.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Each of the iconic red boxes will contain two of the figurines, meaning ARMY could theoretically assemble the whole band with as few as four McDonald’s orders.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Aug. 2025
The trick is making as few as possible, and there is one — a BIG one — managers continue to make… every year… in every draft.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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