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handle

[han-dl] / ˈhæn dl /




VERB
carry as merchandise
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In a world of AI, big companies need people to be able to understand and oversee how they handle data.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Whether that be by writing and debugging software, coordinating family’s schedules or picking a March Madness bracket, the bet is that autonomous AI will soon handle many of our everyday tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

After a summer of foodborne illness crises, it’s clear our public health officials are struggling to handle basic public health.

From Slate Aug. 26, 2026

Who should serve as executor or otherwise handle my estate after my death?

From MarketWatch Aug. 24, 2026

Then I started covering the handle, loop, and netting with dead leaves and grass.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

Flores worked in a recruitment division, which handles job applications from aspiring officers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Engineering lecturer Lyu Chen said that while concealed door handles are still common in EV designs, manufacturers and regulators are paying increasing attention to how they design their doors.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

But beyond their usability, the handles have been blamed for endangering the lives of drivers and passengers.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Chinese EV makers including Xiaomi, XPeng, Geely, Chery and Leapmotor are also recalling cars with handles that blend in with their interior.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

Nhamo saw beds and tall chests with many handles in one of the rooms.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

Few know how Joao Pedro handled his omission from the Brazil squad at the World Cup, where they were knocked out in the last 16 by Norway this summer.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Will there be additional tax returns or other tax obligations that need to be handled after I die?

From MarketWatch Aug. 24, 2026

In some cases, once an agreement was in place, Franklin Monroe, a Chicago-based investment firm connected to Walter, handled the paperwork, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

In the first week in July, by contrast, they handled an average of 2,700 flights per day.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

Leah knew this specific accusation had to be handled carefully.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has voiced confidence in BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda’s handling of policy-a remark market participants interpreted as a signal that the U.S. favors further monetary tightening in Japan.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

"This inspection will provide an independent assessment of the force's training, processes and culture, including the handling of allegations of racially aggravated assault," she said.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Tensions have emerged with local communities over handling of the remains of Ebola victims.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

In Texas, an executor can receive a 5% commission on money they actually receive or pay out while handling the estate.

From MarketWatch Aug. 24, 2026

Others turned to extreme religious movements, including snake handling.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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