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handled

American  
[han-dld] / ˈhæn dld /

adjective

  1. fitted with or having a handle or handles, especially of a specified kind (often used in combination).

    a handled pot; a long-handled knife.

Etymology

Origin of handled

First recorded in 1775–85; handle + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Ostensibly, Snead and McVay stepped aside to give assistant general manager John McKay and Nicole Blake, the director of scouting, strategy and analytics, experience dealing with questions from reporters, which they handled with aplomb.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Speaking to People magazine, Fatone said this rock-bottom period in his life also taught him another important lesson—that it was ultimately his choice how he handled the disappointment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

About 90% of all trade is handled on an oceangoing basis.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

He accused them of "inaction" and said a criminal case into the matter - which will also check their previous work - was being handled by Ukraine's national investigations bureau.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

In Missoula, Montana, an operator handled calls from customers begging her to connect their phone to family members.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

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