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Today, Istanbul remains the centre of excellence for cymbals, where a handful of brands still produce hand-hammered bronze using techniques developed more than 400 years ago.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
He was initially tested for Lyme, and it wasn’t until a monthslong antibody study that the Bourbon virus—so far found in only a handful of cases nationwide—was finally pinpointed as the culprit.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Although the support was for a handful of students, it was a reputational coup for the university - allowing it to position itself as a more open and inclusive institution.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
But I’d decided ahead of time on a handful of priorities for navigating prison, and number one on the list was: Get home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
She digs through her pocket and offers Andre a handful of crumpled bills.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
"We call it rotting out," says Fererro, now wearing a white laboratory coat as he adds handfuls of seagrass to the Calshot tank.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Workers bend the branches down with a hook-shaped tool made of PVC pipe, helping people reach handfuls of cherries.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
A few handfuls of oats, pistachios or pecans, butter, maple syrup.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026
Mourners on this occasion are invited to cast Lizzie’s stones into the ocean, and handfuls of her ashes go in, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
The other girls shrieked, and flung handfuls of apple blossom at her, and none shrieked more loudly, or flung more blossom, than Victoria Forester.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
