A handful of smaller regional companies are also beginning to offer the service.

But as companies tallied their losses, at least a handful began to question whether they would return to the center or under what conditions.

A handful of outside experts began to dissent from the official view in 1985.

A handful of companies began testing the waters about three years ago.

A handful of products began appearing on the market last September, but in small numbers and at high prices.

A handful of analysts are beginning to recommend the stock.

A handful of loan programs begin to provide a heartening answer.

A handful of million-selling stars are beginning to join them.

Two hours later the handful of people left in the common room began buzzing.

A handful of people in the student movement have also begun to turn attention to the future.