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Women’s Open hitting fewer greens, yet she got up and down for par 24 times out of 30.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Its bosses say bigger planes would mean it could increase passenger numbers with fewer flights than with their current, smaller aircraft.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

She applied for fewer jobs but spent more time on each one.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“If baby-making happens over 10 years instead of 20, you’re simply going to have fewer kids,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Would there be a year with a lot fewer polar bear cubs?

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz