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

He had been told that instead of having their catchers call pitches, just as they have for the past 150 years, the Marlins’ coaches would be handling that responsibility from the bench.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Slick handling then put Ellie Kildunne clear, but unlike her brilliant solo try in the World Cup final, the full-back lost control when attempting to ground the ball in one hand.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

I let Pasqual and Louis, one of our most trustworthy employees, who was taking on more responsibility all the time, know that I’d be handling the Gorens’ yard myself that morning.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen