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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Sprinkle a few handfuls of wood ashes around your hydrangea in early spring and water it in.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026 -
Drop handfuls evenly over the top of the compost pile, moisten with water, and mix it in with a rake or shovel.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
3 Feb. 2026
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There were virtually no children, and very few younger couples or teenagers—and those who were there seemed to be guests of their parents or grandparents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Fews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fews. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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