Meaning of handful

1. She grabbed a handful of popcorn from the bowl and began munching on it.
2. There were only a handful of people at the meeting, but they were all important stakeholders.
3. He scooped up a handful of sand and let it slip through his fingers at the beach.
4. The teacher asked for a handful of volunteers to help with the school fundraiser.
5. She only had a handful of minutes left to finish her presentation before the deadline.
6. The chef sprinkled a handful of fresh herbs on top of the dish before serving it.
7. The toddler grabbed a handful of toys and threw them across the room in a fit of rage.
8. He had a handful of cash in his pocket to pay for the concert tickets.
9. The farmer had a handful of ripe tomatoes that he picked from the garden that morning.
10. The politician only needed a handful more votes to secure his reelection.