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
The island is the location of Iran’s main crude export terminal, handling 85% to 95% of the country’s oil exports.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
I actually have seen people where the reception to them has been negative, and it’s affected their brand partnerships as well, because they’re not handling it the right way.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
As deputy attorney general, he had a hand in many of the decisions as to the day-to-day operations of the department under Bondi — including on the handling of the Epstein files.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Lev finishes his morning prayers and folds the shawl as if handling a newborn baby.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.