More than a few
Sparse and more than a few are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sparse" instead an adjective phrase "More than a few".
Sparse
Sparse adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.
More than a few and sparse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "More than a few" instead an adjective "Sparse".
Nearby Word: sparsely
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Tim Burton's sparse commentary for Edward Scissorhands is of the "there's so little talking I don't even know if the commentary is on" variety, with little more than a few amusing interjections.
Source: DVD Commentary
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