one or two

phrase

: a few
I have a problem with one or two provisions in the contract.

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Boutros says another one or two examples could be announced ahead of the November sale. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026 Twenty years ago, a seller sold on one or two channels and shipped with one or two carriers. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 The company essentially smashes the cooler into a long, slim form low enough to slide under its Box beds while one or two people snore cozily away on top. — New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026 Many of the units come with full kitchens and have one or two bedrooms making it ideally for families or those traveling in a group. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one or two

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“One or two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20or%20two. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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