handling
noun
han·dling
ˈhan-dᵊl-iŋ 
ˈhan(d)-liŋ
Examples of handling in a Sentence
These items require careful handling.
There are additional charges for shipping and handling.
The car's handling was smooth.
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Santa Ono drew criticism from both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel camps in Michigan over his handling of the protests.
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Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Individual polls show that Americans remain sharply divided over Trump's handling of the economy during his second term.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Florida’s higher education board late Tuesday voted against confirming Santa Ono as the next president of the University of Florida after questioning Ono during an intense hours-long meeting about his views on diversity, equity and inclusion programs and his handling of campus protests.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2025
Most sales training focuses on closing techniques, objection handling and performance hacks.
—Erin Stafford, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Individual polls show that Americans remain sharply divided over Trump's handling of the economy during his second term.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Florida’s higher education board late Tuesday voted against confirming Santa Ono as the next president of the University of Florida after questioning Ono during an intense hours-long meeting about his views on diversity, equity and inclusion programs and his handling of campus protests.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2025
Most sales training focuses on closing techniques, objection handling and performance hacks.
—Erin Stafford, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for handling
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“Handling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handling. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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