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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a few tables" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a small number of tables, typically in contexts such as furniture, data presentation, or arrangements.
Example: "In the dining area, we have a few tables set up for the guests."
Alternatives: "several tables" or "a couple of tables".
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Takeout plus a few tables.
She turned over a few tables.
Scattering a few tables and lawn chairs around won't do.
THE BAR Separate bar with a few tables.
She corrects herself, eyeing her manager a few tables away.
At a few tables, women sit without men.
The lounge has a few tables for two.
A few tables are set up in the shop itself.
A few tables for sidewalk dining, weather permitting.
A participant was blindfolded and then told to find an item a few tables away.
They were pretty restrictive – think a few tables in your front room.
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