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"So, the reason that we're having less cases now is because of the lockdown measures that we have implemented" [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=libhd7y8us0] [4:50]

Normally I would say definitely "fewer cases" because "case" is a countable noun. But I googled it and it seems that "less cases" is commonly used. Are there any other similar "abnormalities" or shall we say "exceptions"?

Oksana
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    Fewer, unless there are so many cases that they’re treated as a massed set. – Lawrence Jul 20 '20 at 05:12
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    Even native speakers are often not aware of the rule about using fewer with a countable noun. To quote Doctor Johnson - "Ignorance, madam, pure ignorance." – Kate Bunting Jul 20 '20 at 08:08
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    @KateBunting There is no rule about using fewer with a countable noun. It was invented by just one man, and even that one man expressly labeled it as his personal stylistic recommendation rather than a rule, which it is not. – RegDwigнt Jul 20 '20 at 10:02
  • Thank you guys! – Oksana Jul 21 '20 at 06:44

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