handle
noun
a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
has handled
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present perfectof handle (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"That was really clever," said Milanesi, arguing the arrangement frees Ternus from a role Cook has handled alone for years.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 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
The trial is taking place in federal court in Oakland, Calif. The presiding judge has handled high-profile tech-industry cases including the long-running antitrust lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
Instead, Vrabel spoke about how he has handled the situation and what his family, the team and the fan base can expect from him “going forward.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
Mo looked at him, unhappy and at a loss, like someone who has handled a young bird, knowing it can never return to the nest.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
