LESS (noun): "Hundreds of soldiers arrive, but less [of them] remain(s)"

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LESS (noun) "a smaller amount or quantity":
Hundreds of soldiers arrived, but less of them remained.
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What would be the correct agreement for the verb remain in the following two sentences then?

Hundreds of soldiers arrive every day, but less of them remain(s).

Hundreds of soldiers arrive every day, but less remain(s).

chasly - supports Monica · Answer

In general "less" is singular and "few" is plural. This is because "less" is used uncountably and "few" is used countably.
Examples
Less is more  (singular)
Fewer are expected for the meeting during Covid restrictions. (plural)
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Hundreds of soldiers arrive every day, but fewer remain.  (plural)

LESS (noun): "Hundreds of soldiers arrive, but less [of them] remain(s)"

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