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I asked Dots for help canceling a handful of subscriptions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Only a handful of world leaders are expected to come to the pre-COP gathering in Fiji, let alone make the extra trip to Tuvalu.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
A handful of other sites have closed under community pressure, tighter regulations or through negotiated agreements.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
The surrounding area offers many great destinations within walking distance, including the Hub on Causeway, a mixed-use building filled containing a hotel, shopping center, and a handful of restaurants just steps away.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
He couldn’t remember when he’d finally drifted off, but it felt like he’d slept a handful of minutes.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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
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
Most grabbed small handfuls of items, such as prepared foods to go and drinks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025
His hands dug into the dirt, pulling at roots and handfuls of earth.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
