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
Chatman has recently returned with a handful of small roles in No Regrets (2016) and episodes of Shut Eye (2017) and For the People (2018).
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EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
But the meeting was held a handful of days after the State Budget Committee received a revenue forecast, which projected a more than $2 billion shortfall for the next budget cycle.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
The Unbelievable star wore a sequined black dress by Dolce & Gabbana for the occasion and posed for pictures with a handful of other celebrities, including Billie Lourd, Sarah Paulson and Olivia Wilde.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The jaunt up the road to the village can be a steep one, so stick to the shade or hitch a ride from a friendly local in one of the handful of cars on the island.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
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EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
But the meeting was held a handful of days after the State Budget Committee received a revenue forecast, which projected a more than $2 billion shortfall for the next budget cycle.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
The Unbelievable star wore a sequined black dress by Dolce & Gabbana for the occasion and posed for pictures with a handful of other celebrities, including Billie Lourd, Sarah Paulson and Olivia Wilde.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The jaunt up the road to the village can be a steep one, so stick to the shade or hitch a ride from a friendly local in one of the handful of cars on the island.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handful
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“Handful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handful. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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