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Example Sentences
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Along with a handful of congressional Republicans, a number of prominent Christian conservatives condemned the video.
From Salon
A handful of companies can make it, including Solstice and Canada’s Cameco.
From Barron's
The nuclear business is booming, which spells opportunity for a handful of companies.
From Barron's
The troops will supplement a handful of U.S. military personnel already in Nigeria to help local forces use intelligence to identify targets for military strikes, according to U.S. and Nigerian officials.
Dozens of private members' bills are introduced by MPs every year, but only a handful go on to become laws.
From BBC
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