handle
Example Sentences
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Mayor Karen Bass sought to shift blame for the way the city handled last year’s catastrophic Palisades fire to Crowley amid mounting criticism.
From Los Angeles Times
The Saudi Red Sea pipeline, meanwhile, can’t handle all the kingdom’s output, or that of its neighbors.
Much of the credit goes to the defense and to Andrew Golden, a junior who handles face-offs.
From Los Angeles Times
The survivors from the Dena were being handled according to international humanitarian law, and the government had contacted the International Committee of the Red Cross for assistance, officials said.
From Barron's
In January 2025, the Palisades fire was caused by a small arson fire that was handled by firefighters Jan. 1 but rekindled during severe wind conditions six days later.
From Los Angeles Times
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