handling

Example Sentences

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A new government system for handling the tariff refunds is aimed at “importers of record,” which are the entities that paid duties at the border and brought in goods.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Eleven Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated by the police watchdog for their handling of the initial inquiry into a crash in Wimbledon that killed two schoolgirls three years ago, the BBC has been told.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 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

It felt a tinge awkward handling all these frills, but I’d laundered enough of my mama’s linens to know what was what.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan