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handful
[ hand-fool ]
noun
- the quantity or amount that the hand can hold:
a handful of coins.
- a small amount, number, or quantity:
a handful of men.
- Informal. a person or thing that is as much as one can manage or control:
The baby's tantrums made him a handful.
handful
/ ˈæԻʊ /
noun
- the amount or number that can be held in the hand
- a small number or quantity
- informal.a person or thing difficult to manage or control
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Netanyahu has lashed out at the protesters, dismissing their concerns as "propaganda lies", spread by "a small handful of fringe elements – loud, anarchist and disconnected pensioners, most of whom haven't served in years".
Following a diplomatic push by China, Taiwan - officially known as the Republic of China - is only recognised by a handful of countries.
Only a handful of ecosystem restoration projects were attempted, hampered by shoestring budgets.
Increasing staff numbers was tested in a handful of stores around the time Mr Niccol joined the firm in September 2024.
Ludlow's team-mate Christian Wade went on to suggest one of Exeter's Welsh players was the source of the misguided assessment and Gloucester's motivation, narrowing the possible candidates down to a handful.
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