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handle

[han-dl] / ˈhæn dl /




VERB
carry as merchandise
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It will ask if you would like to swap days, then handle the changes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Risk capacity becomes the focus, because that’s how much risk your portfolio can handle before potential losses would be a problem.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

I said, “Why don’t you stick to the cigarette over your head, and I’ll handle this?”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

"If you can handle your spice, I think you would enjoy this," she said.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Her eyes scan mine, like she’s trying to decide whether or not I can handle what she wants to tell me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

There have been a few confusing situations where it has not been clear if the goal-kick has been taken, and a defender then handles the ball.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Natural compounds in oranges, particularly hesperidin, a citrus flavonoid known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, seem to influence processes related to high blood pressure, cholesterol balance and the way the body handles sugar.

From Science Daily Aug. 13, 2026

In late 2025, Kellanova was officially acquired by privately held snacking company Mars, which now handles U.S. manufacturing of the chips.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

The special enforcement bureau, which handles high-risk tactical operations like barricaded suspects and hostage situations, has been at the center of several recent controversies.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

She had to hold on to the door handles, then the front wheel well, to keep from getting blown away.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

McNamara said the EU had met with the opposition, government and even the chief justice to stress that any challenges to the vote outcome should be handled "peacefully".

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

“It’s one thing if you’re going after Pablo Escobar,” said Steve Bunnell, a former DHS general counsel and senior intelligence adviser who handled voting fraud prosecutions during more than a decade at the Justice Department.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

Speaking to Good Morning Ulster, Borland expressed "regret" over how the society handled the situation and said they "got it wrong".

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

She is working with an attorney, but we want to make sure everything is being handled properly.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

To put it simply: They are safe enough to be handled with bare hands.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

Then he and and lead vocalist Brad Delp refined six songs, playing all the instruments except the drums with Delp handling the vocals, and sent out a new tape.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

The prosecutor handling the case for the Southern District of Florida also didn’t respond to questions.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

Trump's handling of the economy will be a key issue at the polls.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Critics have argued that organic material detected in fossils could have entered the specimens much later from microbes, soil, handling, or other environmental sources.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

Her hands shook as she held the brown-wrapped carton creased with excessive handling.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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