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handled

American  
[han-dld] / ˈhæn dld /

adjective

  1. fitted with or having a handle or handles, especially of a specified kind (often used in combination).

    a handled pot; a long-handled knife.


Etymology

Origin of handled

First recorded in 1775–85; handle + -ed 3

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The statement appears to allude to a number of high-profile dossiers handled by Khan.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

They also demonstrated that interference between the bright and dark modes could be handled as a single integrated design parameter.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

Customs has so far handled more than 63 million entry summaries for the current fiscal year that ends in September.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Adoption Now, which handled Preston's adoption, was represented at the hearing, along with Bolton Council, described as the "host" council for the body.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

But since I was so good with numbers, I was the one who handled the money.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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