handle
noun
a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
are handling
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present progressiveof handle.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But driver demographics are following the familiar paths of the “K-shaped” economy: High-income households are handling the gasoline price shock differently than lower-income drivers.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 28, 2026
The contacted sponsors are handling 70 percent of IPO applications in Hong Kong.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
Padilla’s office said the senator had not received a “formal request,” but legislative tools to address how insurers are handling claims were being considered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
It is easy for customers to get stressed when they are handling sensitive business, like their finances or health insurance, online.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
But first I'd like to ask a sort of personal question: I've been given to understand that you are handling the political business for the railroad company in this campaign.
From The Honorable Senator Sage-Brush by Francis Lynde
