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Some perhaps heard expressing relief (3)

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few

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'some' is the definition.
(associated in meaning)

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(Other definitions for few that I've seen before include "Hardly anyone" , "'''Many are called but ... are chosen'' (Bible) (3)'" , "Only one or two" , "Considerable number, ironically" , "Indefinite but small number" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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