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Example Sentences

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In a handful of former mining towns and villages in north-west England, there is a lot of frustration with the state of the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Although a handful of multibillion-dollar AI computing deals may help xAI shore up its finances faster than previously expected, SpaceX needs its Starship efforts to pay off if it wishes to achieve its peak aspirations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 10, 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

He shows me a long metal pole with a grabby claw-thing on the end, a strange little object that looks like a compass, and a handful of plastic bags.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy