handling

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When he played for Ajax, he was criticized for his “poor ball handling and unorthodox style” by legends such as Wesley Sneijder, who called him “the worst defensive player in the Dutch league.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

When the vessel arrived in August, it needed repairs and its purported owners, Ahmed al-Masri and Semra al-Masri, were handling matters with the local shipping agent, an industry source said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Some 23 firms are handling the SpaceX initial public offering, and Jefferies Financial Group is not one of them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

And if you ever need a masterclass in handling criticism, you don't have to look further than Spaghetti.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Only 26 percent supported his handling of the war.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin