handler
noun
han·dler
ˈhan(d)-lər 
ˈhan-dᵊl-ər
1
: one that handles something
2
a
: a person in immediate physical charge of an animal
especially
: a person who exhibits dogs at shows or field trials
b
: a person who trains or acts as second for a boxer
c
: a manager of a political or public figure or campaign
Examples of handler in a Sentence
a dog handler and breeder
a politician and his handlers
Recent Examples on the Web
Among those who testified were professional dog handlers, breeders and a judge for the American Kennel Club.
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Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2024
Sage did not win alone; the dog's handler, Kaz Hosaka, was by the canine's side the entire competition and helped lead the Miniature Poodle to victory.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
He was particularly impressed by the fact that the policy listed data shared with every partner organization, things like the help desk, email provider, newsletter handler, and ISP.
—PCMAG, 15 May 2024
Mosby reported raising $71,000 during the same span, but his report includes glaring errors, including tens of thousands of dollars in contributions from Paragon Solutions, a payment handler.
—Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2024
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Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2024
Sage did not win alone; the dog's handler, Kaz Hosaka, was by the canine's side the entire competition and helped lead the Miniature Poodle to victory.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
He was particularly impressed by the fact that the policy listed data shared with every partner organization, things like the help desk, email provider, newsletter handler, and ISP.
—PCMAG, 15 May 2024
Mosby reported raising $71,000 during the same span, but his report includes glaring errors, including tens of thousands of dollars in contributions from Paragon Solutions, a payment handler.
—Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Handler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handler. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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