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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a few poor" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a small number of individuals or things that are in a disadvantaged or unfortunate situation.
Example: "The charity aims to provide support and resources for a few poor families in the community."
Alternatives: "a handful of needy" or "some underprivileged."
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"Maybe he makes a few poor choices.
Extra point During the season, a few poor performances — maybe even a few poor throws — will lead to speculation that Sanchez will be replaced by Tebow.
More than a few poor people and disabled people would get less health care support.
I've had a few wins, but I've also had a few poor performances.
We made a few poor decisions along the way, but we have a good balance now.
The WHO has helped a few poor countries to start such plants, but the technology involved is tricky.
No longer a brooding alcoholic, Ford's protagonist is a bland nice guy who merely makes a few poor choices.
There were heart attacks, construction accidents, motorcycle crashes and a few poor souls in need of further testing.
"I guess they have a few poor millionaires on it but, mostly, it is billionaires," Sanders said.
I'd entertained high hopes for turkeydom for Happy Valley because I'd read a few poor things about it.
The residents in turn called it a raid on their land by insatiable city officials, and paraded a few poor old folk.
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