How to Use few in a Sentence

few

adjective

• He caught fewer fish than the rest of us.
• There are fewer children at the school this year.
• Not many people came, but the few people who did enjoyed themselves.
• The band has just a few months to find a new guitarist.
  — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2024
• That said, there are some standouts and a few to avoid.
  — WIRED, 18 June 2023
• In the past few days, Astra had scored a string of viral hits.
  — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2023
• With the Indie Sleaze revival of the past few years, the look returned in full swing.
  — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
• In the meantime, here are a few current TV sales to keep an eye on.
  — Parker Hall, WIRED, 9 Sep. 2023
• By this time, a few people had gathered around the two.
  — Oliver Munday, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2023
• Clouds are the rule and a few may drop some showers, but don’t expect heavy amounts.
  — David Streit, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
• His parents were able to visit with us a few weeks ago.
  — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 30 June 2023
• Ethan and his buddies have been disavowed quite a few times.
  — Time, 12 July 2023
• But in the past few years, the conversation around psychedelics has begun to shift.
  — Rachel Nuwer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2023
• The shift to shorter seasons and fewer episodes hits the bottom line hard for those who are paid by the episode.
  — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Dec. 2023
• Fill and season a pot of water: Add water and a few big pinches of salt to a pot.
  — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023
• At the range, Ramaswamy shot a pistol and rifle in a few practice rounds.
  — Kelsey Walsh, ABC News, 25 Nov. 2023
• But the 39-year-old Georgia native is one of the few Nashville stars willing to buck trends.
  — Journal Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2024
• There was the retro blonde bob, a two-toned pink look, long blonde layers, and even longer bouncy waves to name just a few.
  — Marci Robin, Allure, 19 Dec. 2023
• Here are a few good examples: Is there a way to get children to clean up their toys?
  — Amy Joyce, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2023
• Here are a few of the trends that are keeping things exciting in the Queen City drinking scene.
  — Alicia Valenski, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024
• After Weathers took a few shots at his head, his co-star said he was hired.
  — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2024
• Yes, a few shots were not made in the take that had been rehearsed, but Bythewood is happy with the results.
  — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 July 2023
• To do a spot test, simply apply a small amount to the back of the wrist once a day for a few days and wait five to six days for a reaction.
  — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 12 July 2023
• Never, in the history of buying votes, have so many been so fleeced for so few.
  — The Editors, National Review, 22 Feb. 2024
• McNealy and the other leaders will be lucky to get a few holes in on Saturday.
  — King Jemison, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2024
• There were a few chuckles in the room, according to those in attendance.
  — Michael Casagrande | [e-mail], al, 4 Aug. 2023
• And stupid, jumping the turnstile in the subway station with like a few pounds of weed in my backpack and all that money.
  — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2023
• Sunday could bring a few more storms, while the risk for Monday is more uncertain.
  — Leigh Morgan, al, 17 June 2023
• Heather added a small wicker chest and a few accessories to make the space cozy as well as practical.
  — Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 22 July 2023
• Here are a few tips for fragrance longevity from Huber.
  — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 7 May 2024