handle
noun
a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
is handling
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present progressiveof handle (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Professional kitchens demand long hours and enormous physical and emotional energy, and the industry has historically been structured around the expectation that someone else is handling the rest of your life.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
"Our concern is with Ben, our concern is handling that situation, making sure we look after him, that he feels supported by us and in communication with us," said McCullum.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Hollywood legend Richard Gere on Thursday said he was "ashamed" of the way the United States is handling migration as he launched an initiative to change attitudes to the topic in Berlin.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
“This is an absolute tragedy and given the number of deceased, the Robbery-Homicide Special is handling the investigation,” said Los Angeles Police Department Capt. Mike Bland.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
“Alexander is handling the artillery. He is very good. We will rely on him to break them up before Pickett gets there. ”
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
