as few as

idiom

—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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This technique can be used for as few as three sentences. —

Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Even counting Hacks, HBO hasn’t had as few as four programs nominated in the Outstanding Drama Series, Comedy Series, Limited Series, or TV Movie categories since 2007. —

Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2024 Belladonna toxicity symptoms can occur when consuming as few as 10 belladonna berries in adults and two berries in children. —

Mary Choy, Health, 9 Oct. 2024 The research found that knowing as few as six neighbors, and neighborly acts of kindness, reduces the likelihood of feeling lonely and is linked to lower depression and social anxiety. —

Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for as few as