- comparative of few.
fewer
Example Sentences
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OTTAWA—Canadian housing starts continued to fall last month, with fewer new projects kicking off in Toronto and other big cities despite a rise in completions and signs of life in the resale market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
If paint, lumber or dishwashers are 30% more expensive, fewer will be sold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Of all England's Test captains since 2006, only teams led by Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen have lower run-rates and played fewer attacking shots.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
“It’s special. It’s a rare accomplishment in baseball,” Muncy said of the feat that fewer than 10% of all MLB players reach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
“You need thirteen to make it a true coven. They must be regular owls if there’s fewer than that.”
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
