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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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One company, Virtix Health, which handled prior authorization decisions in Washington state, was required by CMS to submit a “corrective action plan” because it initially denied more requests than it approved.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

Filippi also claims in the suit that Kettle and the then-chief financial officer cut roughly $3 million from Metrolink’s budget, affecting funds for its contractor that handled maintenance.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

Instead, it investigated how concerns about the neonatal nurse were handled by the hospital and whether action could have been taken sooner to stop her.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Lilian Edwards, a professor of law and technology at Newcastle University in England, says people should state how they want their digital information to be handled after they die.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 12, 2026

Dad offered to help, but they said they had it handled.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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