the few
Example Sentences
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Hore said Kent was one of the few places bucking the trend, with population and distribution now growing.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
As in “Safe,” the heroine is driven by the doubting crowd into the embrace of the few who believe her.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
North Dakota is one of the few states with a multimember system, where two representatives and one senator govern together in the same district.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
The World Cup is one of the few events where the entire world comes together through sport.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
It’s actually my father’s pipe, one of the few things I’ve got of his.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
