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The entire post-war economic world order was organized by the U.S. and a handful of allies, along with the institutions that undergird global commitments to human rights and international law.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026
President Joe Biden only had a handful of interactions with Powell during his single term.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Among the "missed opportunities" the inquiry identified were a handful of reported sightings of Phillips and his children during their years of disappearance, which agencies could have more promptly followed up on.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Just a handful of companies make them, and not quickly enough to meet fervent demand by AI companies engaged in data-intensive workloads.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Once I’ve dumped a handful into a bowl, I return to the living room, where Lily is messing with the remote.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Inevitably, I’ll finish my Red Vines before the movie has even started and then Alison will begrudgingly allow me to have a few handfuls of her popcorn, but she is not happy about it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Dozens of Khan supporters gathered near the private hospital, while others flung handfuls of red flower petals at passing cars.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Most grabbed small handfuls of items, such as prepared foods to go and drinks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025
On the menu today is spaghetti served with canned vegetables and tomato sauce and flavoured with generous handfuls of spices.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2025
Papa pushed me along, handing me several handfuls of strawberries he picked from my row.
From "The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child" by Francisco Jiménez
