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handle

[han-dl] / ˈhæn dl /




VERB
carry as merchandise
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The resulting difference is considered an indicator of how the body prepares itself to handle the demands and stressors of the coming day.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

Dobrindt, who cut short his summer vacation to handle the situation, said the investigation would assess if foreign powers were involved.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

“We are not the importer of record for the large majority of items.... given suppliers typically handle imports and pay relevant tariffs.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

I have a handle on Medicare surcharges and the $6,000 senior additional deduction rules.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

When I go to knock, to try the handle, Mom puts her hand on my shoulder.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

In late 2025, Kellanova was officially acquired by privately held snacking company Mars, which now handles U.S. manufacturing of the chips.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

The special enforcement bureau, which handles high-risk tactical operations like barricaded suspects and hostage situations, has been at the center of several recent controversies.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Indeed, Vought and Paoletta are close allies—Vought executes the dubious budgetary procedures; Paoletta handles the legal arguments.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

One relatively simple upgrade is to invest in soft-close hinges and quality handles, experts advised.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

She squeezed the handles of her purse tighter, as if that would somehow help, and trotted down the hallway to the girls’ bathroom.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

Lawyer Muriel Gestas, who has handled several such cases, says some firefighters alleged to have started fires may have wanted to be seen as saviours.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

There also has been widespread dissatisfaction over how some insurers have handled January 2025 fire claims.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

She explained why she had chosen me and gave me specific instructions about how she wanted certain things handled.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

The German navy's troubled F-126 programme was previously handled by Dutch shipbuilder Damen, but had faced years of delays, setbacks and cost overruns.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

As he handled the fruits there was something very peculiar in the fellow’s face.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

Their remains show distinctive patterns of stress in the vertebrae along with strong limb bones capable of handling repeated physical strain across frozen terrain.

From Science Daily Aug. 10, 2026

Representatives of the insurers said their companies are committed to handling claims fairly and paying promptly what is owed under the policy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

Despite handling reservations for real-estate brokers who spend thousands of dollars on client dinners, she was told that the app was full, and another time, that it was highly selective.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

BTP confirmed two officers have been moved to other roles due to "incompetence" in handling investigations into Levy's transport assaults.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Flux and the beast came down right behind him, fast, handling the hill with great agility; the beast could’ve licked Otto’s back tire.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles




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