How to Use handle in a Sentence

handle

1 of 2 noun
  • The handles on the bag were torn.
  • He held the shovel by the handle.
  • And the handle took a lot of work.
    — Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Then use the curve of its handle.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 June 2026
  • Tongs were stored on an oven handle.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
  • Tongs were hung on the oven door handle.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • There were two teams side by side and six handles.
    — Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Click the tip in place at the top of the handle.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 May 2026
  • The spork's wiry handle is steel, as well.
    — C.c. Weiss may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
  • Jett goes over his handle bars and gets pinned by bike.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
  • Close the doors and wipe down the handles with the wipe.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
  • Set the seat down on top of the handle to hold the brush in place.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • This has a button and then acts as a handle.
    — James Morris, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
  • The lid has a gold bolt emblem and a black handle.
    — PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The kitchen area handwash sink handles leaked when in use.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The handle means it can be hooked onto bags, too.
    — Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
  • But none of that works without a clear handle on cash flow.
    — David Mozeika, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • The best way to get a handle on this is to keep careful records.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Then, simply push down on the handle and lift.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Don't cut off too much to leave a portion for the handle.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
  • Cargo racks and handles of all kinds?
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
  • God knows where the real handles were.
    — Scott Keogh, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
  • The attached brass handles lift from the edges.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
  • This slouchy top handle style comes in the cutest apple-red shade.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
  • And stamps fixed to large wooden handles.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Dress up your front door with new hardware such as a brass door handle.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
  • There's also a ruler marked on the handle's edge.
    — New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Use a clean, soft cloth to wipe away dust and dirt from all parts of the door handle.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Scoop handles were in contact with food.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Keep a firm grip on the handles and push the machine arms out to the side.
    — Jakob Roze, Health, 8 Sep. 2025

handle

2 of 2 verb
  • She learned how to handle a weapon.
  • The baked potatoes were too hot to handle with our bare hands.
  • The system is handled by the main computer.
  • Handle the fruit carefully or it will bruise.
  • She's proven that she can handle anything.
  • She handles all the bookkeeping.
  • She couldn't handle being away from her children for more than a couple of days.
  • He knows how to handle a motorcycle.
  • The airport handles both passenger and cargo flights.
  • He handles his motorcycle well.
  • Even their bigs handle the ball like guards.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Once agents handled the first pass, that time dropped to a few hours.
    — Shourya Vir Jain, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • What comes of a report can and should be handled on its own terms.
    — Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The car handles well and rides smoothly.
    — Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Meltzer is not quite sure how to handle this phase of Birkin’s life.
    — Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Playtime is handling sales on the film.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 May 2026
  • His body could handle the demands.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The @nyknicks need to handle their damn business.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • But these problems had been handled.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Stranger Films Sales is handling sales.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The city can handle that on its own, Bonta said.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
  • But Tilly handled them like a seasoned pro.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
  • This adult needs to be treated like one that can handle her own problems.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The low pile can handle a lot of foot traffic, and it’s made of wool for a soft feel.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Females will sting if handled or alarmed though, so avoid doing that.
    — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
  • Just be careful when handling the hot water so you don’t get burned.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • Some were allowed to wear gloves and handle the bats themselves.
    — ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • What shift needs to happen to be able to handle your tasks and care for yourself?
    — Usa Today, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Without it, neither side could handle all the noise.
    — Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
  • If visitors can handle the heat, that is.
    — Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026

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