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Example Sentences

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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

Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, bottling up vessels in the Persian Gulf and reducing traffic from over 100 to a handful daily.

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

He smiled big, as if refueled by a handful of words.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith