handling
Example Sentences
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Castres' line speed and pressure on passes forced Saints into some early handling errors, one of which led to the visitors taking a deserved lead after eight minutes.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Elon Musk’s rocket company is one of the most unique on the planet, handling more than half of all orbital launches worldwide and building its competitive moat through the pioneering use of reusable rockets.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
A separate Gallup poll reported declining approval for the administration’s handling of foreign policy.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Ricardo Lara, a Democrat who is California’s insurance commissioner, and Los Angeles County last year launched separate investigations into State Farm’s handling of smoke-damage claims.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
“You’re not squeamish, either. I’ve seen you handling the worms and the insects. Fearless, some might say.”
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.