as few as
idiom
—used to suggest that a number or amount is surprisingly small
The procedure is recommended by as few as one out of five doctors.
As few as half the students passed the test.
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For some games, as few as 14 players were available.
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Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
During off-peak periods, one-way economy tickets from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) can be redeemed for as few as 6,000 points or 29,000 points in business class.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Even modest reductions in sodium can significantly lower blood pressure in as few as four weeks, along with the risk of these complications.18
For most people, hypertension does not cause any symptoms.
—James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Finally, the electric aspect removes some of the guilt one had when testing past Rolls-Royces such as some of the Ghosts which got as few as 11 MPG.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
During off-peak periods, one-way economy tickets from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) can be redeemed for as few as 6,000 points or 29,000 points in business class.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Even modest reductions in sodium can significantly lower blood pressure in as few as four weeks, along with the risk of these complications.18
For most people, hypertension does not cause any symptoms.
—James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Finally, the electric aspect removes some of the guilt one had when testing past Rolls-Royces such as some of the Ghosts which got as few as 11 MPG.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“As few as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20few%20as. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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