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Example Sentences

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There are a handful of reasons the U.S. dollar should be strengthening — but those reasons don’t seem to be making much of a difference right now.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Shipping experts said that Project Freedom, which was announced on Sunday, had a limited impact in its opening hours, with only a handful of ships passing through the strait.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The company has a handful of candidates in development including etavopivat, a treatment for sickle cell disease.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

At least seven states ban the use of drones for hunting and a handful restrict the use of transmitting trail cameras during hunting season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

There are a handful of other kids already on the bus.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila