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In the end, only a handful of employees stopped working for one day.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026
A box of gravel, a handful of leaves and a miniature door might not sound like the ingredients for a wedding day drama.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
Along the way, the firm has published about 40 short reports, and racked up a solid track record, including a number of wins and a handful of losses.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026
Many were concerned the rally was too dependent on a handful of stocks tied to AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
At last he found a handful of crowberries, and gulped them down.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
He said it had alerted "handfuls" of bodies, and that it was aware of a "couple of impacts".
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
The argument is that the variety packs of 120 mini Halloween candies run between $18 and $20 — but they don’t necessarily serve 100 kids, because trick-or-treaters tend to grab handfuls.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 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
While other children were reaching for fruit snacks, I was sneaking handfuls of Castelvetranos from the appetizer tray.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
I run to the river’s edge, take a swift look round for crocs, then lean down and scoop up a few handfuls of water into my mouth.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
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