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handlers

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plural of handler

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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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At least as early as 2021, managers were warning that despite ongoing efforts to add new antennas to DSN, the agency cannot reach all deep-space missions at once.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 6 Sep. 2026
But for the users of AI models and services, it's created complexity and chaos as CEOs and IT managers spend an outsized amount of time and resources comparing costs and capabilities to avoid getting left behind.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of managers

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Perdomo talked to trainers for a bit before being helped to his feet and walking off the field on his own power.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026
When the manager, teammates and trainers check on a pitcher, there often can be grim faces, but not so Thursday at Kauffman Stadium.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of trainers

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While coaches and officials might be more careful around female reporters, the general view of women in the industry has not changed.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Among the residents dealing with the difficult situation in recent weeks have been the players, coaches and staff at Ceuta, who finished 11th in Spain’s second division last season.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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