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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
Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
AppleTV has shared very few details about the mini-series, with no announcement of a premiere date.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Kaptur, in particular, is one of a few toss-up incumbents who have a talent for holding onto her competitive seat.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 16 Jan. 2026
While Stern, 68, has worked as an actor in multiple types of projects since the '70s, his last few have been on TV.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
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The Daily Dividend Here are a few stories worth reading over the long weekend.
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The new approach moves beyond linear models by using Gaussian process regression, a technique capable of mapping complex nonlinear relationships with limited data.—
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The limited number of videos that have emerged show hundreds of corpses strewn across the floors of hospitals and morgues.—
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That began to change in 2014 when a handful of community colleges were given permission to do so in a pilot program.—
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Comparing a handful of European countries of similar sizes and populations with drastically different work schedules demonstrates this pattern well.—
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The couple was awarded citizenship in a private ceremony in the capital of Conakry on Friday.—
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Chelsea Vaughn Photography The couple moved into Brian's home and started their lives together.—
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“Few.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/few. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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