as few as

idiom

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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“As few as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20few%20as. Accessed 8 Jun. 2023.

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