handling

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Elon Musk’s rocket company is one of the most unique on the planet, handling more than half of all orbital launches worldwide and building its competitive moat through the pioneering use of reusable rockets.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A separate Gallup poll reported declining approval for the administration’s handling of foreign policy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I actually have seen people where the reception to them has been negative, and it’s affected their brand partnerships as well, because they’re not handling it the right way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The justice department under her tenure faced questions over its handling of the investigation into federal immigration agents fatally shooting two people during confrontations in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which sparked nationwide demonstrations in January.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 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