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handling

[hand-ling] / ˈhænd lɪŋ /


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In October 2025, the family made a complaint to Norfolk Police over its handling of their call.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

"We shared information with operators that reinforced existing pilot procedures for safely handling such cases."

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

For a decade, Texas lawyer Jordan Campbell lived the life of a business litigator, handling a portfolio filled with contract and antitrust disputes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

She submitted complaints about the issue, according to the suit, to the Better Business Bureau, her congressperson and the FSA’s ombudsman’s office, which is tasked with handling borrower complaints.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

“I know we invaded your privacy, and I’m sorry. I’m not handling this hunt thing very well.”

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi




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