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Example Sentences

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A handful of commenters among the hundreds on social media came down on his side: “Why is it when people own waterfront properties others feel it is ok to trespass,” one wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Many countries have criticised the consensus-based model by which decisions at COPs can be blocked by a small handful of countries but Bowen said "that's what we've got. And that's not going to change".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Paul is one of a handful of black students I’ve had since I began teaching.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Streeting and a handful of junior ministers quit the government in the aftermath, while Burnham, regarded as the frontrunner in any future leadership contest, set his sights on returning to Westminster in the Makerfield by-election.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

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

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver