handling

Example Sentences

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ICE agents, who often work in urban settings, had little prior experience handling hostile crowds.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

“I am not proud of handling myself badly in a conflict with our previous board that led to a huge mess for the company,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Slick handling then put Ellie Kildunne clear, but unlike her brilliant solo try in the World Cup final, the full-back lost control when attempting to ground the ball in one hand.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

She has, at times, been critical of the administration’s handling of the files.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

I had no right to decide what they were or weren’t capable of handling.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia