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Example Sentences

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As I scroll through the weekly deals, I ask myself a handful of practical little questions: What’s already on sale?

From Salon • May 22, 2026

The new wardens of a tiny island with only a handful of human inhabitants say moving there full-time has been a "dream come true".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Tallies from a handful of counties showed varying early turnout so far.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

She scours the literature for diagnostic tools that show promise in clinical trials, and only a handful make the cut.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

He came back with a knob of flour in a twist of paper and a handful of oats in a small bag.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff