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Example Sentences

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In a handful of former mining towns and villages in north-west England, there is a lot of frustration with the state of the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Only a handful of the adaptations of Mary Shelley’s beloved classic have been directed by women.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The weak military lacks advanced air-defense systems and missile capabilities, and possesses only a handful of attack planes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Right now, the company has just a handful of satellites orbiting the Earth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The girl ran shin-deep into the water and threw handful after handful.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell