as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
the handling of proper order in the courtroom is the job of the sergeant at arms
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as in managing
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
as host of a live TV talk show, she must handle any situation that comes up
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as in treating
to behave toward in a stated way
handles all requests professionally, even when customers are rude
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as in operating
to control the mechanical operation of
learned how to handle basic woodworking power tools
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as in supervising
to look after and make decisions about
she takes care of the flower beds, and he handles all the lawn care
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as in tolerating
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't handle much more of this foul weather
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as in overseeing
to be in charge of
I'll be handling the team's workouts while the leader is on vacation
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Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
As there’s less buzz around McDormand’s performance, the backlash against Three Billboards’ handling of police brutality kicks in earlier, and for longtime character actor Sam Rockwell, the nomination itself becomes the win.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
The city — which President Biden won by a 3-to-1 margin — has been roiled by political turmoil, with many upset with the Biden administration's handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
Improper handling of private key material or lack of diversity when storing keys raises the risk profile significantly.
—Amor Sexton, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The vice president on Sunday acknowledged the Arab American population in Michigan, where tens of thousands of voters voted uncommitted instead of for President Biden during the state’s primary because of anger at the administration’s handling of the war in Gaza.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
As there’s less buzz around McDormand’s performance, the backlash against Three Billboards’ handling of police brutality kicks in earlier, and for longtime character actor Sam Rockwell, the nomination itself becomes the win.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
The city — which President Biden won by a 3-to-1 margin — has been roiled by political turmoil, with many upset with the Biden administration's handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
Improper handling of private key material or lack of diversity when storing keys raises the risk profile significantly.
—Amor Sexton, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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But Osborne, 38, whose experience includes several years of house-flipping and short-term rental management, thought on it some more.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Democrats pushed back on limiting groundwater conservation goals and restricting the designation of rural groundwater management areas to the Hualapai, Willcox, and Gila Bend basins only.Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
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When Israel killed Mughniyeh in 2008, Iranian Revolutionary Guard advisers became more involved in Hezbollah’s day-to-day operations.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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The incident was declared under control at 1:04 p.m. Fire officials advised residents and travelers to avoid the area between Foothill Boulevard and East 19th Street along 24th Avenue due to ongoing emergency response operations.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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During the drive, the bus lost control, veered off a hilly road and fell into a river about 200 feet below the road, senior state official Deepak Rawat told the AP.Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The same site favors Democrats to take control of the House by a 51% to 37% margin.Derek Saul, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Not all government support for EVs is likely to vanish in Trump’s next administration.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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But since last year, the Biden administration has taken steps to improve communication and cooperation with Beijing, which is one of Washington’s largest trading partners but is also seen as its main long-term strategic adversary.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Tyson had been released from state prison on April 6 after serving 24 years on a kidnapping and theft case and was almost immediately declared a post-release control supervision violator for failing to report to a parole officer, according to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Yes, but: The measure doesn't specify whether that supervision would be in person, something opponents take issue with.Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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McDermott’s stewardship of ServiceNow is certainly working.Jim Edwards, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Good environmental stewardship should include improving the safety, efficiency and productivity of traditional resource extraction.Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The preference for cost-saving automation overlooks the critical need for human oversight in complex or emotionally sensitive situations.Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In 2022, the Electoral Count Reform Act, passed with bipartisan support, strengthened the original act by creating a system of judicial oversight, where courts have the final say on the lawful counting of votes and determination of a slate of electors.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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By pairing two drivers to vibrate in opposite directions, the technology allows for bigger sound with fewer distortions.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Does will come from several directions, converge in the corner, and make their way back into the timber.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Handling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handling. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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