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Rule "a small number of (a few)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: a small number of (a few)
Message: Specify a number, remove phrase, use <suggestion>a few</suggestion>, or use <suggestion>some</suggestion>
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/wordiness/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • A small number of people were in the store.
    Correction suggestion: A few, Some
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Few people were in the store.
ID: SMALL_NUMBER_OF [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-21 22:33:10 +0100)