Since then, all but a handful of states have adopted the higher limit.

In California and a handful of other states, patients may be offered wine with dinner.

Now all but a handful of states have deep economic problems.

California and a handful of other states are developing portfolio programs.

New York has long been among a handful of states to issue lifetime licenses.

Only a handful of states use less energy, per capita, than California.

Although anyone with access to the Web can take the programs, they are certified in only a handful of states.

Only a handful of other states have passed laws or expressed an interest in the subject.

Only a handful of states have such a statewide system.

While the national polls have the candidates about even, only a handful of big states are in play.