handle
noun
a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
was handling
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past progressiveof handle.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The firm concluded that the school’s response was insufficient and that it wasn’t clear who was handling allegations of wrongdoing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
But she was assured that he was handling the separation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
In his email, Willding said his “only involvement in AFR was handling the legal paperwork” for the Trump Jr. LLC’s investment in the startup.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Investors wanted to know how Apple was handling these headwinds.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
I’m not really sure if I was handling the opportunity in the most advantageous manner.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
