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  • plural of handle.
  • present tense form of handle (3rd person singular).
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handles





VERB
carry as merchandise
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Entering from the Islamic side, you view a magnificent 19th-century blue-and-turquoise vase, intricately arabesqued with wing-like handles, made in France but based on Alhambra originals.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 12, 2026

She has a good relationship with her landlord, who “fixes things quickly and handles taking the trash bins out.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

The PCB handles such matters in accordance with its standard procedures.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

The interoceanic Panama Canal -- which handles five percent of global maritime trade -- has already reduced the maximum number of ships allowed through daily, from 36 last month to 32 by mid-September.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

Then she turned both handles off and stepped out.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt



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