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Together, Sweat and Murphy have manhandled opposing offensive lines, while combining for 16 tackles for loss, 14 quarterback hits, four pass breakups and a blocked field goal.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2023

He likely would have manhandled Nourine, who is ranked 31st, or Abdalrasool, who is 469th and only got into the Olympics through a late invitation.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2021

The Ravens have manhandled some top opponents, have the most explosive offense led by second-year QB Lamar Jackson and the best set of tight ends in the league.

From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2019

For stretches, Joshua Smith, Nate Lubick and backups Mikael Hopkins and Moses Ayegba have manhandled their rivals in the paint.

From Washington Post • Dec. 27, 2013

Margaret's Secret Service guards, charged Stockholm's Expressen, have manhandled Swedish photographers and newsmen.

From Time Magazine Archive