handler

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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

During the phone conversation, the call handler tried to tell the councillor about "disruptive sounds" on the line and asked her to repeat certain information.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

“As soon as they get the scent, they’re on it, they’re eager, and they’re pretty quick to get to work,” said Deputy Gabriel Jasso, Keva’s handler.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

"Really scared" Pearl unlocked her mum's phone, dialled 999 and told call handler Gen Hinds: "She's lying on the sofa… she's not awake. Her eyes keep on opening and closing."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

And Chambers admitted that he himself had been Hiss's "handler" for the NKVD.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau