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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a few rather" is not correct and does not form a coherent expression in written English.
It is unclear what the intended meaning is, as "a few" typically indicates a small number, while "rather" is used to express a degree of preference or intensity, which does not logically connect with "a few."
Example: "I have a few rather interesting ideas for the project." (This example is awkward and may not convey the intended meaning clearly.)
Alternatives: "a few quite" or "a few somewhat".
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But it does raise a few rather uncomfortable questions.
The swap meet included a few rather chilling reminders of Germany's Nazi past.
In political terms, he has a solid conservative record, though with a few rather human wrinkles.
All it seems like she's in need of now are a few rather more memorable songs.
"Mother," Lysander will at some stage be required to declare, "I have to ask you a few rather pointed questions".
Too often we have been characterised by the failures of a few rather than the successes of the many.
The pit was covered and they wore civvies, so there were even a few rather fat men in lederhosen".
Ms. Chambers makes a few rather graphic attempts to determine the answer, but Mr. Waters's observation is a solid one.
There were no histrionics or garrulous jokes – just a final sentence which, in a few rather sheepish words, spoke volumes.
She is brilliantly talented and has exhibited some eccentric behaviour over the years, including a few rather public breakdowns.
It is a project, however, which will consume Britain's transport budget for the benefit of a few, rather than the many.
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