handler
noun
han·dler
ˈhan-dᵊl-ər 
ˈhan(d)-lər
1
: one that handles something
2
a
: a person in immediate physical charge of an animal
especially
: a person who exhibits dogs at shows or field trials
b
: a person who trains or acts as second for a boxer
c
: a manager of a political or public figure or campaign
Examples of handler in a Sentence
a dog handler and breeder
a politician and his handlers
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The Eagles running back left the Siberian swirl happening on the field and ran up the locker room tunnel, a cluster of handlers and TV cameras in his wake.
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
The fatal trampling of her inexperienced handler, Red Eldridge.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Instead, they are typically cared for and live with their handlers, who earn an average salary of $60,293 per year in the United States, according to Comparably.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
During a ceremony, State Attorney General Ashley Moody presented the canine cop with an edible rawhide along with two certificates of recognition — one for her and one for her handler.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
The fatal trampling of her inexperienced handler, Red Eldridge.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Instead, they are typically cared for and live with their handlers, who earn an average salary of $60,293 per year in the United States, according to Comparably.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
During a ceremony, State Attorney General Ashley Moody presented the canine cop with an edible rawhide along with two certificates of recognition — one for her and one for her handler.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Handler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handler. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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