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handle

[han-dl] / ˈhæn dl /




VERB
carry as merchandise
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Anthropic added that it has launched Fable 5 with safeguards to ensure it can handle cybersecurity risks.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The Fukushima mayor said officials also saw the bear drinking water from a tap, adding it may have turned the handle itself, and describing it as being "extremely intelligent."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

They lead storytime, serve breakfast on plastic plates and in sippy cups, lead music and movement activities, and handle tears and rambunctious behavior.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The newly created positions can handle press and public-relations responsibilities that previously belonged to executives with titles like vice president or head of communications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“Are you sure you can handle Boo with all the other toddlers? I can stay and help.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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