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handling

[hand-ling] / ˈhænd lɪŋ /


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

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

And he said the chain’s drive-throughs needed to get better at handling demand during the busiest hours — noting that by focusing too much on cost savings, the company had hurt its competitive standing.

From MarketWatch Aug. 8, 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

Student Suhey Ochoa, 30, would not vote for Rodriguez in a possible election due to the "deep resentment" she feels over the official handling of the recent earthquakes.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

In her mind she saw herself handling the tray with elegance and poise, presenting it to a grateful Beiderman, who accepted it with a smile.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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