handles

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In peacetime, the Strait of Hormuz handles roughly a fifth of global oil and LNG shipments, as well as other major commodities, including fertiliser.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Hotel design touches include guest bathroom door handles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz, which handles roughly 20% of global oil supply, remains effectively shut.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

In China, the defense minister largely handles military diplomacy and doesn’t hold command responsibilities over combat operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

He turned the door handles and peered into empty rooms along the way.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova