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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
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
"They're one of only a handful of suppliers – less than a handful, really – of critical windows," says Marisa Garcia, an aviation industry analyst.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Reaching down under the covers, Daisy grabbed a handful of my hair.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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
"We call it rotting out," says Fererro, now wearing a white laboratory coat as he adds handfuls of seagrass to the Calshot tank.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
I have friends who choke down Greek yogurt by the bucketful, who eat handfuls of grilled chicken at a time, who dead lift their own body weight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
This dread has been my constant companion ever since I lathered up, rinsed and watched handfuls of dirty blonde strands circle the drain three weeks ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2025
The colors exploded like handfuls of petals tossed into the sky.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
