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[–] Underwaterbob@lemm.ee 101 points 4 months ago (25 children)

I would say it's "fewer" not "less", but every time I do, I get a lecture and downvoted.

Even though this time it's quite clearly a case where "fewer" is the proper choice as "cop" is most definitely a countable noun (yes, I know there are exceptions, this is generally not one.)

Bring on the downvotes.

I agree with the sentiment.

[–] Hildegarde@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (3 children)

You can count numbers but they use < in maths. QED.

[–] goatbeard@lemm.ee 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

You can count numbers? How many are there?

[–] Hildegarde@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago
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