get a handle on
Example Sentences
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Ground crews and water-dropping helicopters are working together to get a handle on the blaze.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Leaders at the largest U.S. bank are trying to get a handle on the fast-growing world of prediction markets, where regulation is still taking shape and insider trading often goes unchecked.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
"Once I get a handle on where they're coming from, I can then answer their questions," says Lorna.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
Frank, however, must show swiftly he can get a handle on a club that too often appears out of his control.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
The “preparation and service” worksheet was coming a little more slowly; he had gotten only a 60, but there seemed little doubt that Don would eventually get a handle on it.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
