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Example Sentences

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Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, bottling up vessels in the Persian Gulf and reducing traffic from over 100 to a handful daily.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

A handful of firms also lowered their prices on the stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“Fantasy Life” has played a handful of other festivals, including L.A.’s AFI Fest last fall, since its 2025 premiere at SXSW.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

SpaceX has only made a handful of other acquisitions since it was founded by Musk in the early 2000s.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

At last he found a handful of crowberries, and gulped them down.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver