handled

Example Sentences

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A week before the war, the strait handled 38% of the world’s seaborne crude oil and 19% of seaborne liquefied natural gas, according to data from the U.N.’s trade agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The crew handled the systems with competence and grace.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Strict temperature controls and workers in protective suits ensure that medicines are handled under sterile conditions and in guaranteed cold chains.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The controversy intensified as attention turned to how the remarks were handled afterward.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“You’ve handled us out of all the data we’ve financed,” General Knox said.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste