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The phrase "at a handful" is not correct in standard written English
It may be an attempt to convey a limited quantity or number, but it is not a commonly used expression. Example: "The project was completed at a handful of locations, making it easier to manage."
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And unlike Mr Major, he cannot afford a cathartic rant at a handful of Eurosceptic intransigents.
Let's look at a handful of players whose values have risen or fallen in recent days.
Within China, however, data cannot be choked off at a handful of gateways.
(The movie was shown at a handful of film festivals and made available on DVD).
Apple's own audits show the company has caught underage workers at a handful of its suppliers.
However, such information is recorded at a handful of locations being therefore necessary to use estimated values.
We're talking about a criminal investigation that's looking at a handful of people.
Staff grievances were also aimed at a handful of Mr Wolfowitz's allies and appointees.
Politics is making it tough to solidify leadership at a handful of top regulators.
The reaction, at least at a handful of campaign stops there last week, was effusive.
Capping the total number of rules at a handful is another way to force ongoing discussion.
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