Sentence examples for a poor few from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "a poor few" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a small number of people or things that are lacking in some way, often in terms of resources or quality.
Example: "Despite the wealth of the city, there are still a poor few who struggle to make ends meet."
Alternatives: "a small number of unfortunate" or "a scant few in need".

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'I'd had a poor few months.

And Geraghty added the squad were desperate to turn things around after a poor few weeks.

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The chances cost the equivalent of 20 cents each, but in a village this poor few of their neighbors could afford even a 20-cent gamble.

Kenya is still a poor country; few of its people own laptops.

The fact that breaking windows would make a society poorer (fewer windows) is precisely why nobody ever proposes stimulating the economy by deliberately smashing windows.

It had a poor period a few years ago when shortlists became baffling and winners unconvincing.

Some have said that this has been a poor tournament, with few truly exceptional players.

IPF is a complex lung disease with a poor diagnosis and few treatment options, reflecting our limited knowledge of lung fibrosis pathophysiology.

Mauritius is many economists' favourite example of how a poor country, with few natural advantages, can make globalisation work to its advantage.

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BACKGROUND Patients with advanced sarcomas have a poor prognosis and few treatment options that improve overall survival.

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