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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Among the pre-war highlights is a 1939 Horch 855 Special Roadster by Gläser, believed to be the only surviving original production example from a run of as few as five cars.
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“As few as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20few%20as. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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