one or two

phrase

: a few
I have a problem with one or two provisions in the contract.

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For every hundred rape complaints brought to the police in Britain, charges are filed in only one or two. — S. C. Cornell, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026 For some, that means washing one or two times a week compared to the UK or US, where 41% of people wash upwards of three times a week, with 21% washing their hair every other day. — Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026 Those short on time can simply choose one or two overnight stops, while travelers determined to see all eight UNESCO sites should plan for a significantly longer itinerary. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 One of the engines shut down early, but the Super Heavy was designed to reach space despite the loss of one or two engines. — William Harwood, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one or two

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“One or two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20or%20two. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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