handled

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Others worked fewer but more complex matters that former prosecutors said Keenan rarely handled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The crew handled the systems with competence and grace.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Strict temperature controls and workers in protective suits ensure that medicines are handled under sterile conditions and in guaranteed cold chains.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The controversy intensified as attention turned to how the remarks were handled afterward.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Butterfly bodies and legs are thin and sleek.Some moth caterpillars have stinging hairs and must be handled very carefully.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman