as in handfuls
a small number
a few of the songs on the album are good, but most are forgettable
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Noun
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Add a few handfuls of compost and mix everything thoroughly.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026 -
And with two handfuls of books becoming movies or TV shows in 2026, the trend shows no sign of slowing down.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The plan, which would direct $200 to individuals earning less than $200,000 per year and $400 to couples making less than $400,000, would be an element of the Democratic governor’s bid to win a third term this November.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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When filing a 2025 tax return, many will benefit from a $200 increase to the maximum child tax credit and seeing the standard deduction go up by $750 for single filers and $1,500 for married couples filing a joint return, based on changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Fews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fews. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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