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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
He's since detailed a few of the heartbreaking effects of the neurodegenerative disease, some of which included losing function in his limbs.
—Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
Summer's Hottest Garden Color Isn't A Color At All
Instead of relying on loud combinations of neon greens, hot pinks, fiery oranges, and tangy corals to add interest, my mom recommends adding a few pops of white—flowers, foliage, or both.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Having joined the show as a cohost in 2016, Hostin has experienced a number of cooking segments, though few are likely as memorable.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 21 June 2025
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Noun
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
He's since detailed a few of the heartbreaking effects of the neurodegenerative disease, some of which included losing function in his limbs.
—Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
Summer's Hottest Garden Color Isn't A Color At All
Instead of relying on loud combinations of neon greens, hot pinks, fiery oranges, and tangy corals to add interest, my mom recommends adding a few pops of white—flowers, foliage, or both.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Having joined the show as a cohost in 2016, Hostin has experienced a number of cooking segments, though few are likely as memorable.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for few
Noun
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The Trump administration has already charged a handful of defendants with terrorism offenses since designating CJNG and seven other Latin American crime organizations as FTOs in February.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 June 2025
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However, Barco’s HDR format is only available in a handful of US theaters, but, as per its recent announcement, 25 more are on their way by the end of the year.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s a lot riding on this Evita that’s costing north of $6 million for a 12-week limited run.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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With its future coverage options limited, Michigan State created a captive insurance company, Lysander Series, to provide general liability coverage.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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But a Russian drone attack on the city of Odesa hit a high-rise building, killing a married couple and injuring at least 14 other people, according to local authorities.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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The former couple settled the suit for $20 million a day later, but dozens of lawsuits from other people claiming similar misdeeds soon followed.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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“Few.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/few. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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