handled
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of handled
Example Sentences
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But Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has said it wants age verification to be handled on a device level, so underage children would be blocked from downloading certain apps.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
One man who has handled a lot of books is Christopher Moss, a book-lover who turned his passion into a lifelong mission.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Verdugo Hills’ fielders more than handled the Dodger Stadium environment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
The device, which can feel like being under the control of a puppeteer, requires manual downhill mode activation and poses risks if handled improperly.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
As he handled the fruits there was something very peculiar in the fellow’s face.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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