few words

Example Sentences

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Then I caught up with them and we shared a few words—no trash talk, just checking in with each other.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I'm not the best at languages, to be honest. I can speak a little bit of Swedish and a few words of Hindi, but it's not great," Lindblad says.

From BBC

They’re hearty, warm, cheesy, creamy and indulgent — just a few words that are part of the season’s culinary vernacular.

From Salon

Mr. Dovlo got up and took the lead, exchanging a few words with the driver while we hoisted our bags onto our backs.

From Literature

Said San Clemente coach Jaime Ortiz: “Sam has continued to be the same Sam he was in high school. He is the leader of the locker room where he sets the example and makes everyone around him better. He is a man of few words and lets his actions do the talking. He is the ultra competitor and when he steps onto the field or basketball court, he was there to win.”

From Los Angeles Times