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

How should we handle situations like this going forward?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“We will probably lower our recession odds from 35% back to 20% once we have a better handle on whether the conflict in the Persian Gulf is actually over,” he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

James reached for the gold handle on the glass door.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu