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York-born Staniforth was one of a handful of Lionesses who developed in the academies of the north east of England and went on to successful careers.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

With the latest wins, BJP chief ministers will run 15 of India’s 28 states; the party also belongs to the ruling coalition in a handful of others.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Warsh’s stakes in Juggernaut Fund LP and a handful of the largest positions are supposed to be sold between his Senate confirmation and his swearing in.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

The company has a handful of candidates in development including etavopivat, a treatment for sickle cell disease.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

I waited for my aunts to settle in, and once I heard their even breathing and snores, I crept into the wool room with a handful of straw.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff