handled
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of handled
Example Sentences
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"He handled it with calm and clarity, and brought himself back safely," said Josef Aschbacher, head of the ESA, in remarks on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Reservations for the drift car ride-along will be handled on-site.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The Gates Foundation has launched its own probe into its Epstein ties that is being handled by the law firm WilmerHale, according to people familiar with the probe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
"It is unacceptable. We cannot look Lyhanna's family in the face and say this was properly handled."
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
“You handled yourself pretty well out there,” he says finally.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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