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Discover LudwigThe 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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