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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
Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2026
That being said, there are a few ways to organize your photo collection, weed out any unnecessary shots, and protect your favorites.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
After the demise of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Sherri, Karamo and Access Daily, The Drew Barrymore Show is one of the few big daytime talk shows left.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
One of the most prominent hitmakers of the era were Human League — one of the few bands to endure for more than four decades without massive fights, angst and breakups.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The group’s feed of an NBA play-in game Tuesday night cut out with less than a minute left in overtime, a high-profile misstep for a company that had successfully changed the narrative on the reliability of sports streaming over the past few years, particularly with its NFL partnership.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2026
That being said, there are a few ways to organize your photo collection, weed out any unnecessary shots, and protect your favorites.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
After the demise of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Sherri, Karamo and Access Daily, The Drew Barrymore Show is one of the few big daytime talk shows left.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
One of the most prominent hitmakers of the era were Human League — one of the few bands to endure for more than four decades without massive fights, angst and breakups.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for few
Adjective
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China replied with a limited list of individual companies that were allowed to sell to China, but without explanation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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People may benefit from a structured, straightforward assessment process conducted by qualified professionals, offering faster access and easier navigation compared to traditional models with long waitlists and limited specialists.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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One of the most rousing action-comedies ever made, and one that possesses an undeniable heft in its practical effects, The General builds beautifully off of its premise to create a handful of cinema’s most dizzying, entertaining chase sequences.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Niobrara became the country’s first official quiet trail—one of just a handful in the world, certified by Quiet Parks International.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Portman — daughter of a fertility doctor — said she was raised hearing about the difficulties some couples face when trying to start a family.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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In the early 1960s, the couple moved back to Chicago when David began teaching at the U of C's law school.—
Hannah Meisel,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Few.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/few. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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