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The phrase "a likely few" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a small number of people or things that are expected to be involved or present in a situation.
Example: "In the upcoming meeting, a likely few will share their insights on the project."
Alternatives: "a probable few" or "a few likely candidates".
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For this reason genetic association studies aim to cull the list of candidate variants to a likely few for biological investigation.
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This was despite particulars — likely fewer than a hundred ISIS fighters killed, no reinforcements sent from Ar Raqqah — suggesting that ISIS had in fact conducted a strategic withdrawal.
Given that the Mystics are moving into a smaller arena, it is likely fewer fans will see this outcome.
Security chiefs cry wolf over a "likely" attack every few months, whenever they feel short of a headline.
If key figures in the Coalition reach the same conclusion as me, a separation becomes a little more likely a few months before the election is called.
Like almost everything else in New York, you can buy your Christmas tree twenty-four hours a day, most likely a few blocks from your house.
Given that Peter is a common name, most likely a few vulnerable souls in the crowd will yell "yes, yes" in rapt amazement.
However, they're selling it for a whopping $900, which is likely a few extra Benjamins over the unannounced MSRP.
Today: Periods of rain likely, a few thunderstorms possible.
Devices to predict the onset and then trigger therapy are likely a few years away".
As for where the new cash injection will go: there are likely a few areas.
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