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Example Sentences

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The ratio is much higher than what is typically seen in comets from our own solar system, with only a handful of known examples showing similar characteristics.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

A handful of robo-taxis are operating in four cities.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

A handful of academic studies have analyzed retail investor day trading, and the results don’t look too good for day traders.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

When she opted not to run, there were still a handful of female contenders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The crowd is mostly Black, with a handful of white people.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold