special handling
noun
: the handling of parcel-post or mail as first-class but not as special-delivery matter for an extra fee
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These laws give objective criteria to divide data into distinct tiers, between truly sensitive data that needs special handling, and other data that can be transferred across borders with adequate protections.
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Leonard Lim, Fortune, 10 June 2026
This setup needed a special handling system and a custom counterweight to keep the rotor steady as it was lifted to its final height.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Items that require special handling, disassembly, or safety precautions can disrupt the process, Daniel Penge, a sustainability engineer, explains.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Operations knew the product required special handling.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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Leonard Lim, Fortune, 10 June 2026
This setup needed a special handling system and a custom counterweight to keep the rotor steady as it was lifted to its final height.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Items that require special handling, disassembly, or safety precautions can disrupt the process, Daniel Penge, a sustainability engineer, explains.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Operations knew the product required special handling.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Special handling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20handling. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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