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handle

[han-dl] / ˈhæn dl /




VERB
carry as merchandise
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Did I have proof my Reddit handle was actually connected to who I said I was?

From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2026

The optimistic version of AI-assisted service makes some sense: Let the machine handle routine tasks.

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

Said Misiorowski: “The dude’s insane. I’m just hoping that these guys can do their job and handle business with him and let me do my thing and try to get that side taken care of.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

Different automated systems are needed to handle different items at different locations, often built by different companies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

“I’ve taken care of hundreds of kids, and two of my own, Hank dear. I know how to handle the little ones. It’s my job.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

In particular, birch tar would have helped them attach stone blades or points to wooden handles, a technique known as hafting.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

The proliferation of businesses and services, and concurrent growth in related trademark applications, has made coming up with the necessary handles more complex than ever, Barrett said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

The consulate handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city as well as in the West Bank and Gaza.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Stars like CM Punk and Ray Fenix have complained loudly about the way the promotion handles wrestler health.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

Aunt Nancy raises up from her seat, turns back to grip the handles like she’s just remembered they were on their way to the nest, but not like she remembers the real question.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

A similar nationwide analysis of paternal mortality is not currently possible because of limitations in how birth and death data are handled.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

These students say any effort by police to deter bullying or fights would be more effectively handled by counseling, fully staffed non-police adult supervision and staff trained in de-escalation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Some AI computing power and data will be processed locally, or on the device, while other applications are still handled remotely via Microsoft's cloud computing services.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

The company's chief strategy officer Jason Kwon faced a parliamentary hearing into AI on Tuesday in Sydney, saying the breach "should not have happened" and it "should have handled our response better".

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Damasen handled him with surprising gentleness, murmuring words of encouragement that she couldn’t quite catch.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

The carrier said it has also been trying to do a better job handling weather disruptions and has worked to address other practices that annoy customers, such as rolling delays.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Four years later, she’s pursuing stand-up professionally and working at the very same comedy club as a “concierge of comedy,” handling bookings and leading youth classes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

The renovation will include internal work, such as upgrades to the building's mechanical, elevator, electrical and air handling systems.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

But White emphasized that for companies handling billions in revenue, "the sums are kind of irrelevant."

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

And here I am all over again, not handling it.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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