handling

Example Sentences

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However, she admitted that her enthusiasm about homeownership soon changed into fear at handling the many responsibilities that come with buying a property, including maintenance of the home and all the bills that are involved.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Some 23 firms are handling the SpaceX initial public offering, and Jefferies Financial Group is not one of them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Pasadena police will be handling the perimeter and directing pedestrians and traffic away from the training area.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

British leader Keir Starmer said Wednesday there was "no justification" for violence after protesters clashed with police in a demonstration against officers' handling of the murder of a white student by a Sikh man.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

I let Pasqual and Louis, one of our most trustworthy employees, who was taking on more responsibility all the time, know that I’d be handling the Gorens’ yard myself that morning.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen