small contingent

Frequency: 7.212.0 per million words

Used to describe a contingent with few members.

contingentADJECTIVE + contingent

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small

Examples (10)

  • A small contingent of soldiers was dispatched to the remote outpost.
  • Our company is sending only a small contingent to the conference this year to cut costs.
  • A small contingent of protestors gathered peacefully outside the embassy.
  • The visiting university was represented by a small contingent of its top researchers.
  • Despite its size, the small contingent of volunteers made a huge impact on the community project.
  • A small contingent from the Brazilian team arrived early to acclimate to the weather.
  • The initial relief effort was carried out by a small contingent of doctors and rescue workers.
  • Only a small contingent of loyal fans traveled for the away match.
  • He was part of a small contingent tasked with establishing a forward operating base.
  • The parade was led by a small contingent of veterans from the local community.