handler

Example Sentences

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He told the call handler, when asked, that no weapons had been involved but that Nowak needed medical attention.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"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

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

After their long rest, my dogs were wild to be on the trail—so wild that the handler tied his sled to mine to hold them back.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell