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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

"People's medical data is highly sensitive information, not only do people expect it to be handled carefully and securely, organisations also have a responsibility under the law," they said.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Tamsen Fadal, a podcast host and author, said her ex-husband handled a lot of the money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

“No, I’m fine. You handled it perfectly, man.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini

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