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At 6 feet 9 and 330 pounds, he manhandles players from other schools.

From Washington Post • May 10, 2016

Eifman manhandles Gershwin’s “Concerto in F” and “I Got Rhythm.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2015

Toibin never manhandles life and would in fact prefer not to leave any fingerprints on its lapels.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2014

In its turn, Oxford manhandles him considerably, de-bagging* him, staging mock parades in his honor to the tune of Ovah Theah.

From Time Magazine Archive