When he raised his hand to his face, it wiped away a great warm handful of sweat.

For my part, I was only just stopping myself from tearing out my hair in great handfuls.

If you throw a great handful of beans at an upturned thimble, one is pretty sure to go in.

He reached up to seize two great handfuls of his full beard.

I asked, tearing out great handfuls of beard in my enthusiasm to get into action.

He drew out a great handful of silver.

She opened the bag and withdrew a great handful of the money.

He opened his eyes to see her bending over him, grabbing the snakes in great handfuls, throwing them down the hatch into the water.

My father gathered his beard in great handfuls and pulled on it, bringing tears to his eyes.

Didn't taste of much, but so what, when all you had to do was stroll about picking great handfuls of the stuff?