as in few
a small number
only a handful of people signed up for the wintertime hike
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Recent Examples of handful
The Fox trade to San Antonio was one of a handful that could have substantial implications on the Kings’ hunt for their return to the postseason in the NBA Western Conference.
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Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
While there were a handful of phones that popped in and out, most fans decided to focus on the music and stay present.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
The fundraising group’s remaining $387,000 in debt was owed to a handful of companies based in California, Delaware, Ohio and Arizona, campaign finance filings show.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Irving will promote the new record with a handful of gigs, starting with a show May 4 at City Winery in New York City and another at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY on May 31.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
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Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
While there were a handful of phones that popped in and out, most fans decided to focus on the music and stay present.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
The fundraising group’s remaining $387,000 in debt was owed to a handful of companies based in California, Delaware, Ohio and Arizona, campaign finance filings show.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Irving will promote the new record with a handful of gigs, starting with a show May 4 at City Winery in New York City and another at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY on May 31.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Handful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handful. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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