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Example Sentences

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For years, some on Wall Street — including Rob Arnott, chair of Research Affiliates — have warned that the S&P 500 has become heavily weighted toward a handful of corporate behemoths with high valuations.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

With just a handful of words, Emma has altered everyone’s perception of her, including her fiancé’s.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

One French- and another Japanese-owned vessel are among a handful of vessels to have crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, maritime tracking data showed Friday.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Ladbrokes spokesman Alex Apati said "just a handful" of bets had been placed on the horse, but the best result recorded was a customer who collected £1.8k from a £5 each-way single.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

She digs through her pocket and offers Andre a handful of crumpled bills.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller