handling

Example Sentences

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A new government system for handling the tariff refunds is aimed at “importers of record,” which are the entities that paid duties at the border and brought in goods.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan said north Wales' health board is "not a pretty sight" while defending Labour's handling of the NHS in a live Q&A with voters.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

ICE agents, who often work in urban settings, had little prior experience handling hostile crowds.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

“I am not proud of handling myself badly in a conflict with our previous board that led to a huge mess for the company,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Then she marched back to the front of the class, dusting off her hands one against the other like someone who has been handling something rather grimy.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl