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Where should you use far and few?

"Far and few" is a common idiom in English, and it's often used to describe something that is:

* Scarce or rare: "There were far and few people at the party."

* Distant or infrequent: "The opportunities for advancement were far and few between."

* Spread out and limited in number: "The wildflowers were beautiful, but they were far and few between."

Here are some examples of how to use "far and few" in a sentence:

* "The chances of finding a job in this market are far and few." (Describing scarcity)

* "We saw far and few signs of life in the deserted town." (Describing distance and lack of frequency)

* "The surviving members of the band are far and few, scattered across the globe." (Describing spread out and limited number)

Important Note: "Far and few" is usually followed by the word "between." This emphasizes the scattered or infrequent nature of the things being described.

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