handler

Example Sentences

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The handler tells Gurpreet that police officers will be at the scene "very shortly" and that an ambulance would also be called.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"By only recruiting a rescue dog, it's a win-win -- giving a dog the chance of a new life while helping our iconic koalas," Innovation for Conservation director and handler Russell Miller said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Several videos have compounded the confusion, including one made public Thursday that appeared to show a security dog identifying the suspect, only to have the dog’s handler ignore the warning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

She described the call as a "really bad line" and apologised if she had upset the call handler as it was "not my intention".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

He was confused now, but Dessie could hold his bit and point him, the way a handler points a thoroughbred at the barrier to show his breeding and his form.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck