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Weeks later, Eagle, a lawyer by trade who’s been a commissioner for eight years, was invited to meet privately with a handful of data center representatives from a different project.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Once stuck in the single-digits in public opinion polls with a handful of other Democratic candidates, Becerra rose quickly and unexpectedly following the political demise of former Rep. Eric Swalwell.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

However, a handful of other solid indicators, notably recent solid mortgage approval numbers, have implied that the domestic housing market is “enjoying greater momentum,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Coming on the heels of a handful of promising economic reports, the May jobs data appeared to confirm that, rather than weakening, the labor market was picking up strength.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

We have to go with Clare to a dark place—a very dark place indeed—a place where few foxes and only a handful of elk and absolutely no badgers have ever gone before.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman