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handlers

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plural of handler

as in managers

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Recent Examples of handlers While the handlers knew where the bodies were during the workshop, a key component of search dog training is blind and double-blind exercises, where neither the dog nor handler know where the target is hidden, lead instructor Gregory Strickland said. — Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026 The facility’s food handlers that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged must obtain a valid food handler card. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026

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Broadcom's financing initiatives with asset managers is another potential topic on the earnings all.

— Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
That could give infrastructure managers a more practical way to prioritize inspections.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

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During a team drill in Tuesday’s padded practice, trainers removed the brace and examined his right elbow.

— Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
When the trainers drove Austin off the field, co-owner John Mara followed them in a golf cart, got out, walked over and consoled the receiver, tapping Austin on the helmet and shoulder pads.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

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Morris brought several coaches and nearly 20 players from North Texas, including quarterback Drew Mestemaker, who was the American Conference Offensive Player of the Year.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Those coaches are expected to remain in that area, only moving toward the opposite dugout.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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