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- noun Plural form of
fistful .
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Examples
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Mr Hulley recently wrote an open letter in the local newspaper to his constituents, asking what direction the party should take and had received "fistfuls" of letters of which 71 percent said the party should remain independent.
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Brian and I communicated that way, indirectly, hurling messages at one another like fistfuls of sand.
Three Mississippi Sally Houtman 2011
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On the way, Ben shoved a few fistfuls of granola into his mouth and lit up a Natural American Spirit cigarette before offering me one.
Jake Rosenwasser: New York City's Biggest Rooftop Farm Jake Rosenwasser 2011
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On the way, Ben shoved a few fistfuls of granola into his mouth and lit up a Natural American Spirit cigarette before offering me one.
Jake Rosenwasser: New York City's Biggest Rooftop Farm Jake Rosenwasser 2011
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On the way, Ben shoved a few fistfuls of granola into his mouth and lit up a Natural American Spirit cigarette before offering me one.
Jake Rosenwasser: New York City's Biggest Rooftop Farm Jake Rosenwasser 2011
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And there was plain old iodized table salt, fistfuls of which were thrown into boiling water for pasta or used, yes, to make things salty.
The Salt of the Earth Craig Winneker 2011
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Despite constant aching, daily fistfuls of pills, and a rigorous regimen of physical therapy, Louisa was determined to live a “normal” life—and keep up with the high demand for her knittables.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grieving and Recovery Jack Canfield 2011
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On the way, Ben shoved a few fistfuls of granola into his mouth and lit up a Natural American Spirit cigarette before offering me one.
Jake Rosenwasser: New York City's Biggest Rooftop Farm Jake Rosenwasser 2011
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He and Tychus were always made welcome, and even though he suspected it was more because they usually showed up with fistfuls of credits rather than because they were just so inherently likable, it was a good feeling.
Starcraft II: Devils’ Due Christie Golden 2011
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On the way, Ben shoved a few fistfuls of granola into his mouth and lit up a Natural American Spirit cigarette before offering me one.
Jake Rosenwasser: New York City's Biggest Rooftop Farm Jake Rosenwasser 2011
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