handling
noun
han·dling
ˈhan-dᵊl-iŋ 
ˈhan(d)-liŋ
1
a
: the action of one that handles something
b
: a process by which something is handled in a commercial transaction
especially
: the packaging and shipping of an object or material (as to a consumer)
2
: the manner in which something is treated (as in a musical, literary, or art work)
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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Backcourt mate Jayda Rogers (11 points, 12 rebounds), whose ball-handling and board work steadied Highlands Ranch against a tenacious Northfield defense?
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Despite the backlash, DeRosa has insisted the criticism has created misleading narratives about his handling of the team and his understanding of the tournament format.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Allen plays more in the post after being a ball-handling guard last year, while he, Frickenschmidt, Cannatti and sixth-man Hayes Goldman are counted on for things that won’t show up in the stat sheet, like playing tough defense and diving for loose balls.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Now Reynolds is facing backlash from some union members over his handling of the matter.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Despite the backlash, DeRosa has insisted the criticism has created misleading narratives about his handling of the team and his understanding of the tournament format.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Allen plays more in the post after being a ball-handling guard last year, while he, Frickenschmidt, Cannatti and sixth-man Hayes Goldman are counted on for things that won’t show up in the stat sheet, like playing tough defense and diving for loose balls.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Now Reynolds is facing backlash from some union members over his handling of the matter.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Handling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handling. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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