one or two

idiom

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

Examples of one or two in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This season, the Dolphins, perhaps anticipating possible issues with one or two members of the 30-something club, have hedged their bets. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2024 Consider these tips: Start with one or two formula bottles a day. Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 19 July 2024 In some larger cities, one or two local agencies may work alongside the federal teams. Mary Clare Jalonick, Fortune, 18 July 2024 Police believe one or two people would enter a retail store wearing surgical masks and take multiple large televisions before leaving the store without paying and driving off in a getaway vehicle operated by another person. Ethan Reese, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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