- superlative of few.
fewest
Example Sentences
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Hiring picked up in first half of 2026, but last year saw the fewest new jobs created in any year in which the economy was not in recession.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
This compares to 704 the previous year and was the fewest since at least 2021.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
Rethinking how Measure B funds are allocated, Batchlor said, is a way of helping to ensure that hospitals that serve communities with the most financial needs and fewest healthcare options receive more financial assistance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Last season, Manchester United played just 40 matches in all competitions, their fewest in a single campaign since 1914-15, and finished third.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The Cayman Islands, surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, has the fewest drownings of all.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
