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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Ian Wright says Gabriel Martinelli deserves "more respect" from Arsenal and questioned the way the club have handled the winger's potential exit.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
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
“My apologies i didn’t see this person with my eyes and couldn’t hear clearly,” Carpenter wrote Saturday on X. “My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm and not ill intended. Could have handled it better!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026
“I have handled a number of business matters for Monsieur Lefèvre of late and I have put in a strong recommendation, but you should do whatever is needed to secure the position.”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
