But it's reassuring to know that more than a handful will stand the test of time.

"It will not last forever, and only a handful of sisters stand so high above us."

Only a handful still stood helmeted and armed, ready to fight.

It was dark outside and a handful of stars were standing naked beyond the window.

A handful of people were standing at the edge of the village watching.

Only a handful of his buildings, though much altered, still stand.

But there were more than 50 people, and a handful stood watching, slumped against the walls.

No more than a handful of ash trees stood between her and the river.

Only two old friends and a handful of men we would meet later stood nose-to-nose with the shadow.

A handful of thern warriors stood just behind the little party.