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a few

Idioms  

  1. A small number of persons or things. This phrase can differ slightly from few used alone, which means “not many.” For example, The party was to end at eight, but a few stayed on indicates that a small number of guests remained, whereas The party began at eight, and few attended means that hardly any guests came. [Late 1200s] Also see quite a bit (few).

Example Sentences

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A few years later, in 1649, Digger leaders William Everard and Gerrard Winstanley refused to remove their hats when brought before General Fairfax, insisting he was 'but their fellow Creature'.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

A few days later, the ship anchored off Tristan da Cunha for the day.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

A few months in, you’ll likely learn whether they rent or own.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

A few weeks ago, Harris told an audience of influential Black leaders that she’s “thinking about” running for president again, saying, “I know what the job is and I know what it requires.”

From Salon • May 5, 2026

A few minutes later, he comes out holding Boo’s hand.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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