handling

Example Sentences

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ICE agents, who often work in urban settings, had little prior experience handling hostile crowds.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

In February, Polymarket’s rival Kalshi drew complaints for its convoluted handling of wagers on whether Cardi B would perform at the Super Bowl halftime show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

And if so, how have you been handling it?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

An independent consultant and member of the British Numismatic Trade Association has provided a condition report describing the coin as having "a good cameo appearance" with "light hairlines and handling scuffs throughout".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

He was a new breed of spy: quiet and unassuming, but skilled at handling the equipment that was becoming vital to America's espionage campaign against the Soviets.

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