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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"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
His brother, a former finance executive, is handling the business side of the fledgling operation.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Only 37% of Americans approve of how Trump is handling the U.S. economy, according to a RealClearPolitics average of polls.
From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026
“My mother is handling it right now, and you don’t even know it. And who is Papa Legba?”
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
