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 ash into your compost pile for every 6 inches of material, mixing thoroughly.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025 -
While throwing handfuls of laundry into the machine is fine for a basic load of whites, large or delicate items like comforters require a bit of TLC.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, five episodes later, only five couples left the pods engaged and set out for a romantic getaway.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Look back at their love story in pictures Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen are easily one of Hollywood's most beloved couples.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Fews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fews. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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