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Example Sentences

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The species had previously existed as two separated populations in northern England and Kent, before declining to a handful of plants across three sites in Kent.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

In the current cycle, she said, much of the spending is being done by a handful of companies that are in a race with each other to be the leader in AI.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

“This has only happened a handful of times in recent decades,” noted James Reilly of Capital Economics.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The AI giants’ mad dash for funding has cemented a new trend in venture capital, in which a handful of companies are absorbing an unprecedented share of VC funding.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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