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Meanings of fewer in English

(Comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of.

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However, it's the touting situation which is of far more concern today.
The Irish Times
2
However, I was in reality seeking to raise far more serious questions.
The Irish Times
3
However the last great dip was more than 20 million years ago.
BBC
4
Every year, more countries ban wild animals from being used in circuses.
The Guardian
5
Yet of course it's a far more widespread problem than severe suffering.
The Guardian
Usage of fewer in English
1
Smaller towns and rural areas had far fewer problems, the study said.
Reuters
2
A second source said the number who left was fewer than 10.
Reuters
3
Republicans say an improving economy means fewer Americans need help from SNAP.
Reuters
4
The new high-tech plants will likely create far fewer jobs than expected.
Reuters
5
He said 15 per cent fewer homes would be built this year.
The Irish Times
6
Although fewer than 500 remain today, the industry appears to have stabilized.
Wired
7
Results: Few studies were identified and fewer included more than 100 cases.
Pubmed
8
Each year however there are fewer people to farm the village's land.
The Irish Times
9
Subsequently we have seen fewer tourists in continental Europe, particularly Chinese tourists.
The Guardian
10
Today, however, fewer Russians than ever can dream of purchasing a home.
Reuters
11
This could result in fewer costly procedures if problems are caught early.
Reuters
12
There were also fewer injuries and deaths as a result, he said.
BBC
13
Bashir has held far fewer public rallies in the past few months.
Reuters
14
Indeed, that would surely create more, rather than fewer, controversies each year.
The Irish Times
15
Animals living in tropical areas tend to leave fewer fossilised remains behind.
BBC
16
Current Court contains fewer politicians than any previous Court in U.S. history.
The new yorker
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New Zealand
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Common
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Common
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