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Example Sentences

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Canadian media have reported in recent days that a handful of other MPs are also being courted by the Liberals to cross the floor.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Vitol plays a linchpin role in the global economy as one of a handful of companies connecting far-flung energy producers and users and managing the movement of billions of dollars of oil and other commodities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Iran has said the strait remains open to civilian shipping subject to its regulations, though data tracking platforms have reported just a handful of ships passing through the region in recent days.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

The cast is very good and the dialogue good enough, but because few of these characters are developed beyond a handful of identifying characteristics, it’s a generally cold, dispassionate watch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

In and of itself it was a remarkable fact: The catastrophe was foreseeable, yet only a handful noticed.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis