Example Sentences

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In addition to their core roles, the two were handling departure clearances and ground traffic control, though it was unclear how those duties were distributed.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Leading up to the crash, controllers were handling more than twice the scheduled flight volume.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Police last week stressed that although the force's major investigations team were handling the case, that did not necessarily mean it was a murder.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters Monday that Brady checked in with league officials periodically during the season to get feedback on how he and the league were handling the perceived conflict of interest.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025

He had in his mind a plan: he would flex his muscles and shut his eyes and hold his breath and think of absolutely nothing while they were handling him.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright