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handled

[han-dld] / ˈhæn dld /
ADJECTIVE
controlled
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She wondered about how other teams handled it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

At his recent summit with President Trump, Mr. Xi called it “the most critical issue in China-U.S. relations” and warned of negative consequences “if handled poorly.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Nguyen said one of the biggest mistakes couples make is waiting until a parent needs care before discussing how responsibilities will be handled.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Simple claims could be handled by a legal officer of the court, rather than a judge - vastly cutting the time and expense.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Now a pro, Dad handled the needle with no hesitation.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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