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as in handful
a small number
a few of the songs on the album are good, but most are forgettable
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Recent Examples of few
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Let the paste sit for a few hours or overnight if desired.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
For some Black women, this is an easy question, since the answer is just a few days—or even a few hours—ago.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 14 May 2026
Nonpartisan budget analysts projected the state will see budget holes upward of $20 billion each year in the next few years.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
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Adjective
Well, Brown needed a few more pitches this time, but the 26-year-old delivered a stellar performance to help the Cubs avoid getting swept at Truist Park.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Let the paste sit for a few hours or overnight if desired.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
For some Black women, this is an easy question, since the answer is just a few days—or even a few hours—ago.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 14 May 2026
Nonpartisan budget analysts projected the state will see budget holes upward of $20 billion each year in the next few years.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for few
Adjective
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Marettimo The most remote of the Egadi Islands, tiny Marettimo—accessible via ferry from Trapani—remains delightfully rustic thanks to its limited accessibility, near absence of cars, and lack of large hotels.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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And while the state has seen strong GDP growth in recent months, business groups still worry that this economic success could be stifled by limited job growth and economic uncertainty in the wake of federal policy changes.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The difference comes down to a handful of low-effort tweaks and a few very specific travel accessories that do the heavy lifting.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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There have been a handful of artists who have been working for years, if not decades, who have landed on the tally, and one of the most successful stars to bridge these styles is playing catch up.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Though the couple hasn't commented publicly on their relationship, and Foxx has been candid about keeping his relationships out of the spotlight in the past, Huckstepp has supported Foxx at a number of events.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Something similar happened with Nazem Kadri, who won a Cup in Colorado a couple of seasons after leaving Toronto.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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“Few.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/few. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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