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few (FYOO) (adjective)
Relating to a small amount or of a small number of something: Chris read not many, but just a few pages of the book before falling asleep.
phew (FYOO) (exclamation)
An expression of relief, fatigue, surprise, or disgust: Nancy exclaimed, "Phew! I thought we were going to miss this train!"

Phew! It's hot in here.

Phew! What's that odor?

Craig muttered, "Phew! Even though I had only a few pages to read to finish the book, it seemed to take me forever."

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