handful

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“I’ve lost a handful, some of them at a young age, but this one we had a relationship for a long time,” Alvarado said Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

"This break's offered a good opportunity for everyone to go around that loop. The FIA have been in a lot of comms with a handful of drivers."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

There are a handful of obesity medications available to patients in the U.S., and patients are picking and choosing the weight-loss treatment that works best for their bodies and their wallets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The bar, which typically hosts only a handful of guests, has gotten more popular since the debate, members said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

He collected a handful of pebbles, gave half to Abby and yelled, “Sink the ships! Sink the ships!”

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret