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So with a $5 million from the World Cup organizing committee, a handful of executives established Major League Soccer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A handful of people are responsible for suing thousands of local businesses under the Americans With Disabilities Act.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Only a handful of the adaptations of Mary Shelley’s beloved classic have been directed by women.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

There are a handful of exceptions when a player would be able to come straight back on:

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Anna swung the kettle over the fire, and when the water bubbled up she threw in a handful of dried herbs.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff