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Example Sentences

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Only a handful of vessels a day manage to cross the Strait of Hormuz, down from well over a hundred before the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

A handful of firms also lowered their prices on the stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“Fantasy Life” has played a handful of other festivals, including L.A.’s AFI Fest last fall, since its 2025 premiere at SXSW.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

But before investors get too excited, traders at a handful of major Wall Street institutions have continued to urge caution.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Then he put a big handful of tea leaves in a pot and began to work on the sled again.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell