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a few/the few

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navi
 
Reply Fri 30 Oct, 2026 06:18 am
1) He says he went there to save the few he could save.

2) He says he went there to save a few he could save.


Are both correct?

Is there a difference in the meanings?

Gratefully,
Navi
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Reply Fri 30 Oct, 2026 06:32 am
@navi,
The first one is correct.

When his actions are discussed people will talk specifically about the few who were saved.

You could say he managed to save a few people, but once saved they become the few who were saved.
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