handle oneself

phrase

: to behave
She closely watched how the boys handled themselves at the ceremony.
She handled herself well under very difficult circumstances.

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Perhaps the point is that there’s no perfect way to handle oneself in an oppressive environment; most people just do their best to survive and find some meaning in their daily lives. Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026

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“Handle oneself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handle%20oneself. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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