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Example Sentences

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A handful of commenters among the hundreds on social media came down on his side: “Why is it when people own waterfront properties others feel it is ok to trespass,” one wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“The more high-quality businesses that reach public markets, the greater the chance that a handful will compound at outsized rates and anchor index returns over a decade or more.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Many countries have criticised the consensus-based model by which decisions at COPs can be blocked by a small handful of countries but Bowen said "that's what we've got. And that's not going to change".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

It could come down to a handful of votes, he said.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Natalie jumped— it always scared her when the lights went out in a storm—but she quickly got over it and helped her mom light a handful of small votive candles.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz