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Fewer than a third regarded the North as a potential partner, and just over one in ten support actively pursuing reunification.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Fewer than 10 overs were possible because of persistent rain on day three, but Ollie Robinson was still able to claim the important wickets of Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Fewer businesses are hiring entry-level workers, and artificial intelligence might be taking jobs from them.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Fewer high-school students are meeting the SAT’s math and reading benchmarks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"Fewer of them and fewer of them, every nine-year," she said.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman