handy
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According to law enforcement, Handy was taken to a local hospital by paramedics, where he was pronounced dead.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
"The guys and girls on the ground were excellent in everything that they did - we won," Handy said.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Col Nick Handy, the senior explosives officer leading the operation, said the 250kg German SC250 bomb could not be moved because its fuses could not be fully assessed.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
According to the company’s official history, the concept for Home Depot came to Blank and Marcus after they had both been fired from another home improvement store called Handy Dan.
From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026
“That’s about all I do, honey. Small magic that can’t hurt anybody. Handy sometimes, though. No sharp bits left on the floor.”
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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