a couple of

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a couple of - more than one but indefinitely small in number; "a few roses"; "a couple of roses"

a few

few - a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number; "a few weeks ago"; "a few more wagons than usual"; "an invalid's pleasures are few and far between"; "few roses were still blooming"; "few women have led troops in battle"

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