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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a few uses" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a small number of applications or functions of an object, concept, or idea.
Example: "This tool has a few uses, including cutting, shaping, and smoothing materials."
Alternatives: "several applications" or "a handful of functions".
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Bath and hand towels can quickly develop an unpleasant damp smell after a few uses.
After just a few uses, SmartToaster begins learning your personal toasting preferences.
Until recently, the body of philosophical thought has existed mainly in a vast numer of small articles minutely considering a few uses of some single concept.
"I prefer to invest in lasting quality than spending money on things that get thrown away after a few uses," she said.
My mother had a good collection of lotions, I suppose, but mostly I remember bars of soap that vaporized into splinters after a few uses.
Only a few uses of this unusual transition metal have been developed, mostly due to scandium's limited availability and high cost.
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