handling

Example Sentences

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ICE agents, who often work in urban settings, had little prior experience handling hostile crowds.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

“I am not proud of handling myself badly in a conflict with our previous board that led to a huge mess for the company,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

He has previously gone after Harvard for its handling of campus antisemitism and its management of shares he donated to endow a chair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

An independent consultant and member of the British Numismatic Trade Association has provided a condition report describing the coin as having "a good cameo appearance" with "light hairlines and handling scuffs throughout".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

He became an expert with Jackson’s horses, driving carriages and wagons, and was much admired for his handling of Jackson’s prized stable.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis