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Although scientists have identified more than 6,000 exoplanets, only a handful of possible exomoons have emerged from observations, and the evidence supporting them remains limited.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026

And contemporary radio stations often magnify this tendency, continuing to program a handful of the same popular tracks as long as listeners don’t turn the dial.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

Now with a handful of key injuries, even great play-calling and a balanced run/pass attack won’t win games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

When I started looking for people to chat with for this piece, I expected to find only a handful interested.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

The former chairman and CEO of Bear Stearns, and a Wall Street legend, Greenberg still kept an office at the firm and acted as a broker for a handful of presumably special investors.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

Dozens of Khan supporters gathered near the private hospital, while others flung handfuls of red flower petals at passing cars.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

A few handfuls of oats, pistachios or pecans, butter, maple syrup.

From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026

I have friends who choke down Greek yogurt by the bucketful, who eat handfuls of grilled chicken at a time, who dead lift their own body weight.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026

This dread has been my constant companion ever since I lathered up, rinsed and watched handfuls of dirty blonde strands circle the drain three weeks ago.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2025

The man had large hands; a few generous handfuls from the tray and all was lost.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie