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Rule "one of the only (few)"

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Description: one of the only (few)
Message: Some people suggest that the phrase is idiomatic or illogical and that a better option is one of the few.
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://sesquiotic.com/2011/09/06/are-you-one-of-the-only-people-bothered-by-this/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He's one of the only magicians in Providence.
    Correction suggestion: one of the few
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • She's one of the few musicians with an accordion.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: ONE_OF_THE_ONLY [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-10-10 22:33:07 +0200)