one or two

phrase

: a few
I have a problem with one or two provisions in the contract.

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There are only one or two other places in the nation, Mitchell believes, that offer this kind of care. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 At this point, their winning one or two games would seem like a miracle. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 After a few years of ratcheting up its rates, T-Mobile is introducing a new set of plans that can cost less than its previous offerings on one or two lines, but which may cost more in three- and four-line scenarios. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026 Reebok’s e-commerce store is showing limited stock for the Spike Racer sneaker, with just one or two units left in many sizes. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one or two

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“One or two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20or%20two. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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