one or two

idiom

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

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The formula is slippery-smooth, coating lashes in just one or two swipes. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025 But instead of choosing just one or two of her favorite flavors for the celebration, Samantha went all out. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025 In the South, though, finding buttermilk in grocery stores is never a problem, and there’s always at least one or two brands from which to choose. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025 Ever since day one in office, I've been ranked as one of the top one or two most conservative members, either in the Texas House and the Texas Senate. Jack Fink, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025 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 Jan. 2026.

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