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handle

[han-dl] / ˈhæn dl /




VERB
carry as merchandise
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"We want to make sure our officers are mentally prepared to handle the long 39 days this is going to be," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

At 33, I’m confronted with this conundrum — a massive group wants to travel somewhere and doesn’t know how to handle food costs — at least once a year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

They will come after Jordan, who might find striker Marko Arnautovic's physicality hard to handle.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A nurse practitioner assisted by diagnostic AI, for instance, can handle cases that once required a physician.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“I’m sure,” I say, forcing an I’m-fine-you-don’t-need-to-worry-about-me smile to sit on my lips while my hand flails around for the door handle.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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