handle
noun
a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
have handled
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present perfectof handle.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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There also has been widespread dissatisfaction over how some insurers have handled January 2025 fire claims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
The only people who appeared to have handled the boat after the Ukrainians were representatives of the owners who had stored it for the winter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Many will suggest the PSG penalty, awarded after Bayern defender Alphonso Davies was deemed to have handled an Ousmane Dembele cross in the box, was harsh.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
He acknowledged that the judge should have handled the process differently and ideally would have invited a response.
From Slate ● Apr. 10, 2026
He tried to think how Sela would have handled a situation like this.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
