handles

Example Sentences

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County has become known for its exceptionally slow election results, but experts said that’s simply because of how many ballots it handles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Wise has 14.8 million customers across the globe and handles $16 billion in flows every month, according to its website.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Lead paediatric and perinatal pathologist Cohen currently handles 85% of the sudden death cases.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

This, of course, stems from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of the world’s oil.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

I put my weight onto the handles to keep the plowshare embedded in the sod.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson