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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a handful of mostly" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a small number of items or people that are primarily of a certain type or category.
Example: "The survey revealed a handful of mostly positive responses from the participants."
Alternatives: "a small number of mainly" or "a few of primarily".
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In a struggling area, can a handful of mostly part-time officials devote attention and funding to each thing?
Laemmle responded by organizing some other "independents," a handful of mostly Jewish movie producers who operated out of New York.
The current operation, a handful of mostly young true believers, views her as "a very important part of the campaign," Hammond said.
In adults, an enlarged tongue is an unusual symptom, and, when present, suggests one of a handful of mostly unusual but important diseases.
Only about 16 of the nation's 450 airports have done so, and a handful of mostly small airports have requests pending.
With the UK's commercial radio sector consolidated into a handful of mostly private companies, it would raise the prospect of the stations being bought by a foreign owner.
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When Yoshida spoke to reporters, a handful of fans — mostly women — interrupted with shouts of encouragement.
And a handful of converts, mostly men, have been implicated in terrorist plots.
He characterized them as "a handful" of people, mostly family members.
There are a handful of possibilities, mostly in European and Asia.
He plays a handful of songs, mostly unfamiliar material from his forthcoming new album.
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