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handle

[han-dl] / ˈhæn dl /




VERB
carry as merchandise
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At the time, Ibrahimovic had an English bulldog who could handle going downhill, but struggled going the other way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Under international maritime law, a ship must have sufficient crew members on board at all times to handle any emergencies -- whether the vessel is in port or at anchor.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Quantum computers harness massive amounts of computing power, enabling them to solve complex problems that classical computers can’t handle.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“I don’t play anymore because my knees and ankles just can’t handle it. My age doesn’t allow it anymore, but I still watch it plenty.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Closing my eyes, I take a deep breath and count to ten, trying to get a handle on what I came here to ask her.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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