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handler

[hand-ler] / ˈhænd lər /






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"By only recruiting a rescue dog, it's a win-win -- giving a dog the chance of a new life while helping our iconic koalas," Innovation for Conservation director and handler Russell Miller said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Several videos have compounded the confusion, including one made public Thursday that appeared to show a security dog identifying the suspect, only to have the dog’s handler ignore the warning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The cargo handler on Tuesday posted a profit of $864 million, or $1.02 a share, compared with $1.19 billion, or $1.40 a share, in the same quarter last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Parts of Thursday's committee hearing took place in private to protect the identity of the call handler, who was not present.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

I heard the dog’s handler shout in surprise and then scramble down the ramp, pulling his yelping dog along with him.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs




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