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The phrase 'are few in number' is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate a limited quantity of something. For example, "Unfortunately, the number of endangered species of primates in the world are few in number."
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They are few in number, and terribly sad.
Among younger generations of Tory politicians, the euro-enthusiasts are few in number.
Things change slowly, including the staff members, who are few in number but long in service.
(Insurance companies, though they are few in number, do not count as a "minority").
The girls of summer are few in number, and real women are close to extinct.
Understandably, therefore, those biotechnology hobbyists who now exist are few in number.
The strikes are few in number and may involve eliminating a single bunker or vehicle.
The militants are few in number; they wield more terror than power.
Today's youth by contrast are few in number and are growing up in ever older societies.
"The bad actors are few in number, but they are driving other people crazy," Ray said.
But the officer acknowledged that areas showing such progress are few in number so far.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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