handles

Example Sentences

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She has learned to use treats to make patients forget they’re being poked full of holes and needles with bright-colored handles that are easier to find.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz, which handles roughly 20% of global oil supply, remains effectively shut.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Hotel design touches include guest bathroom door handles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Luiselli’s prose is elegant as ever — she handles difficult themes with grace, and the two main characters prove to be unforgettable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

I don’t want to hold the plastic handles.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty