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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Yet Paramount and Disney have both sent cease-and-desist letters to TikTok owner and AI company ByteDance over intellectual property Infringement by AI platforms and services in the last few weeks, illustrating the industry’s ebb and flow with the fast-changing technology.
—William Earl, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Banfield acknowledged on her podcast that a few of the bullet points may not have been entirely fair.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
What will the first few weeks of spring hold for Texas?
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Gravel pathways and a few unavoidable stairs here and there shouldn’t cause significant issues for travelers unreliant on walking aids.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Yet Paramount and Disney have both sent cease-and-desist letters to TikTok owner and AI company ByteDance over intellectual property Infringement by AI platforms and services in the last few weeks, illustrating the industry’s ebb and flow with the fast-changing technology.
—William Earl, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Banfield acknowledged on her podcast that a few of the bullet points may not have been entirely fair.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
What will the first few weeks of spring hold for Texas?
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for few
Adjective
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Compared to traditional date-night cuisine, Hart’s limited menu leans into pungent ingredients like anchovies, garlic and blue cheese.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Collaborations with emerging fashion designers to co-create Nothing products and limited clothing lines are on the agenda as well.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Even a handful of unscheduled TSA absences could quickly lead to longer wait times at smaller airports, for example, if there's just a single security checkpoint.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Even a handful of unscheduled TSA absences could quickly lead to longer wait times at smaller airports, for example, if there’s just a single security checkpoint.—
Rio Yamat,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The property has changed hands multiple times over the last couple of decades.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Spohr died after being shot once in the head during the burglary at the couple’s Homewood residence on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, the victims’ family has said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Few.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/few. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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