get a handle on
Example Sentences
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That conflagration was 5% contained by Tuesday afternoon as weakening winds helped crews get a handle on the incident, according to Cal Fire.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The thinking went that they needed a year of adjustment to get a handle on their coursework.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 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
The mayor of London has been told to "get a handle" on the capital's housing crisis as progress on building affordable homes continued to stagnate.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025
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
