as few as
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—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 example, that same round-trip ticket from New York to Venice can be booked for as few as 28,900 SkyMiles.
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Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, communities like Hilliard, Grove City and Worthington are chipping away by adding as few as two public EV stations at a time.
—Andrew King, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
Canadian researchers concluded that breast and colon cancer risks begin to increase with as few as three to six drinks per week.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
For some games, as few as 14 players were available.
—Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, communities like Hilliard, Grove City and Worthington are chipping away by adding as few as two public EV stations at a time.
—Andrew King, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
Canadian researchers concluded that breast and colon cancer risks begin to increase with as few as three to six drinks per week.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
For some games, as few as 14 players were available.
—Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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“As few as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20few%20as. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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