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Meanings of few in английском

A quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number.

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Usage of few in английском
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This year, however, Woods quickly dispatched the problem in a few days.
Rock and Ice Magazine
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Sain had formed Future Capital along with Future Group few years ago.
Reuters
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The last few minutes almost offer a sliver of hope to Europe.
The Guardian
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We have only 'compound', 'context', 'footfall', and a few other similar ones.
The ode less travelled: unlocking the poet within
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In fact, he could visit a few years later, the paper said.
Reuters
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However; more change is on the way over the next few days.
The South African
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It happened during the second Lebanon war, just a few years ago.
The last testament
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However; it may be worth a few moments to think longer term.
The South African
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Before the ceasefire there were few government health services in the state.
Reuters
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Change must come from a few different places, one is young people.
The Guardian
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I've already been asked that question a few too many times today.
The Heiresses
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Regenerative farms are few and far between, however, and need our support.
The Guardian
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Past research does provide a few clues, however, he told Reuters Health.
Reuters
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A few billion people will not celebrate the new year next week.
The Irish Times
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I phoned Scott's number an hour ago, again a few minutes ago.
The Girl on the Train
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US citizens in China received a similar alert a few weeks ago.
The Guardian
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Few through the time
Few across language varieties
South Africa
Common
Canada
Common
Ireland
Common
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