as in loads
a considerable amount
repairing the roof is going to cost a fistful of money
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Recent Examples of fistful
Malcolm Roach got away with grabbing a fistful of Bucky Irving’s facemask.
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Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2024
This summer, with the Biden campaign in disarray, Trump won a fistful of high-profile endorsements from outspoken tycoons such as Elon Musk.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 19 Aug. 2024
Fat fingers grabbed fistfuls of fruit, sending leaves raining down the forest floor like confetti.
—Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
Audience members, all dressed to impress, were ascending stairs to the stage to pay homage to a performing drag queen with a dramatic beso on each cheek and a fistful of pesos folded into fake cleavage.
—David Dodge, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024
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Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2024
This summer, with the Biden campaign in disarray, Trump won a fistful of high-profile endorsements from outspoken tycoons such as Elon Musk.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 19 Aug. 2024
Fat fingers grabbed fistfuls of fruit, sending leaves raining down the forest floor like confetti.
—Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
Audience members, all dressed to impress, were ascending stairs to the stage to pay homage to a performing drag queen with a dramatic beso on each cheek and a fistful of pesos folded into fake cleavage.
—David Dodge, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fistful
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Syria’s defense ministry said dozens of soldiers have been killed in the Aleppo offensive.Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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The Syrian army said on Saturday dozens of its soldiers had been killed in a major attack by rebels who swept into the city of Aleppo, forcing the army to redeploy in the biggest challenge to President Bashar al-Assad in years.Suleiman Al-Khalidi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Who makes the best tamales in Phoenix? Metro Phoenix is home to tons of Latin American restaurants.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Fin whales are the second-largest whale species, according to NOAA Fisheries, and fully grown can reach up to 85 feet long and weigh between 40 tons and 80 tons.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Every year, from fall to spring, Miami unveils a slew of new restaurants.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Also, on her special day, Newport showcased a slew of different wedding-day looks.Bailey Richards, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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But not everyone has a large chunk of money that is heading their way soon.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Before the night was out, Germans began chipping away at the barrier, carrying off chunks of one of the symbols of the diminishing Iron Curtain.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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It’s tailored with a little bit of stretch and comes in a bunch of sophisticated hues, too — think apricot, olive, and soft lavender.Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
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The Eras Tour is exactly what its name suggests—a musical marathon that includes a bunch of her different albums and eras.Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Nov. 2024
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Officers escorted remaining family members from the residence, before entering and finding the suspect hiding beneath a pile of clothes in a bedroom allegedly armed with a knife, Joseph said.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The streets of Abha burst into purple in spring when the jacarandas bloom, and the town’s market, open daily, is filled with piles of dates, honey from the high peaks, and colorful fabrics.Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
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Solid foods like turkey, stuffing, pies, cakes and cookies, are okay to pack in a carry-on or checked bag in any quantity.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Dodgers prioritize quality over quantity and durability from their starting pitchers.Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Despite his wealth and influence he was known for studiously avoiding personal publicity and the media limelight.Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
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Assets like land may retain intrinsic value, but liquidity would likely vanish and the ability to convert holdings into other forms of wealth (or even use them) could be severely constrained.Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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