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in a few hours vs in few hours

The correct phrase is 'in a few hours.' The article 'a' is necessary before 'few hours'. 'In few hours' is not a common or correct construction in English.
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Last updated: July 15, 2024 • 61224 views

in a few hours

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something will happen or be done within a short period of time, typically less than a day.

Examples:

  • I will be ready to leave in a few hours.
  • The package should arrive in a few hours.
  • We'll finish the project in a few hours.
  • She will be back in a few hours.
  • The repair will be completed in a few hours.
  • Sep 24, 2016 ... There are of course many possible answers, but if I promise a friend something will happen in “a few hours,” I'm likely to mean three or ...
  • 1 day ago ... ... r/RivalsOfAether in 9 hr. SoulsRing. ADMIN MOD. Join. Options. Report. All of us in a few hours. Rivals 2. This video cannot be played.
  • We can get confused when someone says: "See you in a couple of hours" or "I'll see you in a few hours". Here is a simple explanation to know when to use a ...
  • Apr 11, 2023 ... Check on Barry in a 'few' hours. Meme. r/LowSodiumCyberpunk - Check on Barry in a ...
  • Apr 3, 2023 ... Unavailable because of too many failed attempts. Try again in a few hours. I have an account that I haven't logged into for ...
  • Mar 22, 2024 ... In a few hours I'll turn in my badge, officially closing this Stripe chapter of my career. It's an experience I will forever be grateful ...
  • Aug 11, 2019 ... Gmail says I should try logging in again in a few hours but that's been 24 hours ago and I've had. Well I have just been being patient cuz no ...
  • Apr 30, 2022 ... In a few hours, I will wrap my 16th and final quarter at Cisco. On Monday, I'll move into an advisory role with Cisco and turn the ...
  • The big day has arrived. In a few hours on stage of Odeon of Herodes Atticus Theatre under the Acropolis. With @athensstateorchestra @librochoro...
  • Jul 14, 2018 ... What Can We Do in a Few Hours? ... It looks like the Mr will be sent to Stockton CA for a couple of weeks for work. Never ones to miss a travel ...

in few hours

This phrase is not correct in English.

  • 5 days ago ... Join. Options. Report. Excited about Svelte submit starting in few hours? https://www.sveltesummit.com/2024/fall#speakers. Upvote 34. Downvote
  • Mar 9, 2018 ... My email password is correct and i know the recovery email to it. Gmail Too Many Attempts, Try Again In Few Hours Message? goodlad said ...
  • Sep 24, 2022 ... r/bleach - BLEACH TYBW NEWS IN FEW HOURS! Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and ...
  • Jul 28, 2017 ... Timeline photos. SEE YOU IN FEW HOURS CHICAGO! : @kate.izor. Khashayar Moein and 3K others. 󰤥 3,050. 󰤦 216. 󰤧 74. 󰞣. Show previous comments.
  • Aug 18, 2013 ... What can do in few hours in Zion ? ; TumbleweedandCactus · Park City, Utah · 25,664 forum posts. #1 of 16 ; Shadow S · Los Angeles, California · 169 ...
  • May 14, 2015 ... Originally Answered: I have exam in few hours and damm I can't concentrated what should I do , help me with some effective tips? ·. I don't ...
  • Aug 27, 2023 ... Miyajima and Hiroshima in few hours ... Easily reached in about 40 minutes from Hiroshima, Miyajima is a treasure of an island only 2 km (1 ¼ ...
  • Apr 11, 2022 ... Daily Budget Spent in Few Hours. When I set my daily budget on my shopping ad campaign (single campaign) to $130/day or higher, the entire ...
  • Mar 31, 2021 ... Sudden spike in pendings once in few hours #1165. Closed. eilonmonday opened this issue on Mar 31, 2021 · 7 comments. Closed. Sudden spike in ...
  • Aug 12, 2021 ... CODA will coming out in few hours but here is photo of behind the scenes at CODA! Apple TV #appletv #CODAfilm.

Alternatives:

  • in a few hours
  • in several hours
  • in a couple of hours
  • in a short while
  • in a little while

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