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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But Herbert had only 15 pass attempts entering the third quarter — as few as in any game in his previous six NFL seasons. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 This proprietary ingredient is in all of the brand's products, clinically proven to support stronger, healthier hair in as few as five uses. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Radishes are famously easy and quick to grow, with some types maturing in as few as 30 days. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 Although originally written for a cast of more than 20, this show now can be put on with as few as seven actor-musicians, which is the case here, although that feels on the cheap side to me. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as few as

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“As few as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20few%20as. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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