Sentence examples for a few token from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a few token" is not correct in written English
It should be "a few tokens" if referring to multiple items or "a token" if referring to a single item. Example: "The event organizers provided a few tokens for the participants to use at the concession stand."

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Annoyingly, Hitler at first made London a no-bomb area, until in late August 1940 a few token bombs fell on the capital.

America has the same complaints, to which China has responded with only a few token gestures.

A prominent commercial display of Grey Goose vodka and a few token poinsettias added little charm.

Z.R.: Oh, but they have to have a few token designers don't they?

The embossed waves are gone, replaced by a few token lines printed on the bottom.

A few token children of the meritocracy keep the rest glued to their machines.

I don't just mean individuals: How could companies take this on, beyond a few token donations?

In 1991, many regular Iraqi troops surrendered after firing a few token shots at their better equipped and trained adversaries.

Basically, the top 0.1 percent is the corporate suits, with a few token sports and film stars thrown in.

Expect Middle Eastern spreads and salads and an entree lineup of fish, with just a few token meats.

Why should Clint Eastwood have a few token black characters in his war film if he doesn't want them?

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