as in limited
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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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Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Over the past few years, more and more people have been moving to Portugal to take advantage of the country’s golden-visa program.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024
But there are few CEOs of large U.S. companies who are as old or older than Trump.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
Danny proposed a few days before Valentine’s Day 1964.
—Kimberly Dishongh, arkansasonline.com, 6 Oct. 2024
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It is built using existing elements, resulting in fewer raw materials, a move that keeps with Balenciaga’s commitment to sustainability.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Over the past few years, more and more people have been moving to Portugal to take advantage of the country’s golden-visa program.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024
But there are few CEOs of large U.S. companies who are as old or older than Trump.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
Danny proposed a few days before Valentine’s Day 1964.
—Kimberly Dishongh, arkansasonline.com, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Few.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/few. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
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