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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Overseen by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the GLBA helps regulate the collection and handling of financial information.
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Nick Rowe, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
But for one inspection that ended in December 2022, the FDA issued a citation that noted concerns related to contamination prevention, worker hygiene and the handling of consumer complaints, documents say.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2025
In times of crisis, anyone would want their own Olivia Pope because of her track record of successful outcomes and discreet handling of complex situations.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
The couple shared their shocking experience in a now-viral TikTok video, warning others about the dangers of unsafe food handling.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Nick Rowe, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
But for one inspection that ended in December 2022, the FDA issued a citation that noted concerns related to contamination prevention, worker hygiene and the handling of consumer complaints, documents say.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2025
In times of crisis, anyone would want their own Olivia Pope because of her track record of successful outcomes and discreet handling of complex situations.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
The couple shared their shocking experience in a now-viral TikTok video, warning others about the dangers of unsafe food handling.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 Apr. 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 9 Apr. 2025.
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