How to Use few in a Sentence

few

1 of 2 adjective
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  • He caught fewer fish than the rest of us.
  • There are fewer children at the school this year.
  • Not many people came, but the few people who did enjoyed themselves.
  • The band has just a few months to find a new guitarist.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2024
  • That said, there are some standouts and a few to avoid.
    — WIRED, 18 June 2023
  • In the past few days, Astra had scored a string of viral hits.
    — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2023
  • With the Indie Sleaze revival of the past few years, the look returned in full swing.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
  • In the meantime, here are a few current TV sales to keep an eye on.
    — Parker Hall, WIRED, 9 Sep. 2023
  • By this time, a few people had gathered around the two.
    — Oliver Munday, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Clouds are the rule and a few may drop some showers, but don’t expect heavy amounts.
    — David Streit, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
  • His parents were able to visit with us a few weeks ago.
    — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 30 June 2023
  • Ethan and his buddies have been disavowed quite a few times.
    — Time, 12 July 2023
  • But in the past few years, the conversation around psychedelics has begun to shift.
    — Rachel Nuwer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2023
  • The shift to shorter seasons and fewer episodes hits the bottom line hard for those who are paid by the episode.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Fill and season a pot of water: Add water and a few big pinches of salt to a pot.
    — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023
  • At the range, Ramaswamy shot a pistol and rifle in a few practice rounds.
    — Kelsey Walsh, ABC News, 25 Nov. 2023
  • But the 39-year-old Georgia native is one of the few Nashville stars willing to buck trends.
    — Journal Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2024
  • There was the retro blonde bob, a two-toned pink look, long blonde layers, and even longer bouncy waves to name just a few.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Here are a few good examples: Is there a way to get children to clean up their toys?
    — Amy Joyce, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Here are a few of the trends that are keeping things exciting in the Queen City drinking scene.
    — Alicia Valenski, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024
  • After Weathers took a few shots at his head, his co-star said he was hired.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Yes, a few shots were not made in the take that had been rehearsed, but Bythewood is happy with the results.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 July 2023
  • To do a spot test, simply apply a small amount to the back of the wrist once a day for a few days and wait five to six days for a reaction.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 12 July 2023
  • Never, in the history of buying votes, have so many been so fleeced for so few.
    — The Editors, National Review, 22 Feb. 2024
  • McNealy and the other leaders will be lucky to get a few holes in on Saturday.
    — King Jemison, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2024
  • There were a few chuckles in the room, according to those in attendance.
    — Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 4 Aug. 2023
  • And stupid, jumping the turnstile in the subway station with like a few pounds of weed in my backpack and all that money.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Sunday could bring a few more storms, while the risk for Monday is more uncertain.
    — Leigh Morgan, al, 17 June 2023
  • Here's why those answering emergency calls say their jobs have gotten even harder in the last few months.
    — Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024
  • This version captures the essence of my grandmother’s version, but with a few enhancements from me.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
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few

2 of 2 noun
  • But Atul Gawande is one of the special few who sees the whole in the parts.
    — Clifton Leaf, Fortune, 20 June 2018
  • Listen to the stubborn few who continue to argue against the tide.
    — Mike Finger, ExpressNews.com, 10 Sep. 2019
  • The Rockets' nine attempts from the 3-point line were three shy of their previous few of the season.
    — Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2018
  • The one question few stopped to ask—and maybe an obituary was not the place to ask it—is whether the reading public agreed.
    — Adam Kirsch, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2018
  • With the Folsom Field faithful going crazy, there were few who thought this would inevitably be a blowout.
    — Eric Yates, ajc, 24 Sep. 2017
  • Best Buy lists a launch date of October 9, and the happy few who have managed to buy the new Chromecast early can't set it up yet.
    — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 7 Oct. 2018
  • Butler is one of the rare few who travels with quicker, shiftier receivers.
    — Andy Benoit, SI.com, 15 Dec. 2017
  • There were few of the hallmarks of other murders because there didn’t seem to be any signs of violence before the killings.
    — Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2019
  • Changing golf for the masses because a small few who play it a different level is wrong.
    — Charles Curtis, For The Win, 7 Mar. 2018
  • In the end, that may do as much for Yeezy’s cult status as originally offering the sneaker to an elite few did.
    — Nadra Nittle, Vox, 21 Sep. 2018
  • However, there are a special few who manage to keep that run going even longer.
    — SI.com, 27 Sep. 2019
  • Some teams are feared, others respected, but precious few are loved.
    — SI.com, 5 June 2018
  • The elite few, says Kirkwood, will go on to play college football -- and beyond -- in the States, but just being accepted into the Academy is tricky enough.
    — George Ramsay, CNN, 6 Sep. 2019
  • Kelly is one of a hearty few who are taking the ultimate step to keep their files and online life safe from prying eyes: turning off Google entirely.
    — Greg Bensinger, Washington Post, 23 July 2019
  • Imagine a teenager attending a high school where few of his peers make it to graduation, much less college.
    — Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 18 Apr. 2018
  • Only a relative few of Texas’ million-plus hunters could be expected to take advantage of the opportunity to use air guns or air bows.
    — Shannon Tompkins, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2018
  • If enemy soldiers ever breached it, the zigzagging pattern would prevent them from shooting in a straight line down the length of the trench - leaving only a relative few exposed to gunfire or shrapnel.
    — The Washington Post, oregonlive.com, 22 Aug. 2019
  • The Trump administration is a haven for big spenders, few of whom seem to see a contradiction with their expressed opposition to government waste or the perils of Big Government.
    — Jack Holmes, Esquire, 14 Mar. 2018
  • Musicians, artists and stars from the Nollywood film industry drank champagne with government dignitaries, few of whom had ever visited the club.
    — The Economist, 5 July 2018
  • The styles include textured waves cascading down her back, tousled curls underneath a cap (which only a rare few can make look stylish), a natural blowout, and a noteworthy floor grazing Dominatrix braided ponytail.
    — Shalwah Evans, Essence, 2 Dec. 2019
  • But Atul Gawande is one of the special few who sees the whole in the parts.
    — Clifton Leaf, Fortune, 20 June 2018
  • Listen to the stubborn few who continue to argue against the tide.
    — Mike Finger, ExpressNews.com, 10 Sep. 2019
  • The Rockets' nine attempts from the 3-point line were three shy of their previous few of the season.
    — Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2018
  • The one question few stopped to ask—and maybe an obituary was not the place to ask it—is whether the reading public agreed.
    — Adam Kirsch, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2018
  • With the Folsom Field faithful going crazy, there were few who thought this would inevitably be a blowout.
    — Eric Yates, ajc, 24 Sep. 2017
  • Best Buy lists a launch date of October 9, and the happy few who have managed to buy the new Chromecast early can't set it up yet.
    — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 7 Oct. 2018
  • Butler is one of the rare few who travels with quicker, shiftier receivers.
    — Andy Benoit, SI.com, 15 Dec. 2017
  • There were few of the hallmarks of other murders because there didn’t seem to be any signs of violence before the killings.
    — Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2019
  • Changing golf for the masses because a small few who play it a different level is wrong.
    — Charles Curtis, For The Win, 7 Mar. 2018
  • In the end, that may do as much for Yeezy’s cult status as originally offering the sneaker to an elite few did.
    — Nadra Nittle, Vox, 21 Sep. 2018

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