handle

Example Sentences

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The thinking went that they needed a year of adjustment to get a handle on their coursework.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Perhaps the grandchildren can’t handle an inheritance, or she worries she’ll need the funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

A month after the vote, he called supporters to set up loosely connected associations to handle on-the-ground organising, dubbed "TISZA islands", a nod to the party sharing its name with the country's longest river.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

During a March interview with Marie Claire, Batula credited Miller and Wilson’s support with helping her handle her relationship lows with Cooke.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It might even give me some clues about how to handle the present.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler