Fewer
Fewer adjective - (comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of.
Both words in one sentence
- Killing Floor a substantial Reacher-inflicted body count, Die Trying somewhat fewer, before it settles down to more modest numbers.
Source: Literature / Jack Reacher
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