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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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One expert noted that turning satellite data into information useful to firefighters and forestry managers will take some time.

— Eric Niiler, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Starters were voted in by fans, while pitchers and reserve players were selected through a player ballot, a group of voters consisting of players, managers, coaches and league personnel.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026

Definition of managers

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The 23-year-old crumpled to the ground, clutching his left hand before walking off with trainers.

— Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
Beyond players, coaches and ownership/front-office types, teams typically include staffers such as team doctors and trainers, equipment managers and media relations staffers.

— Sean Gentille, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of trainers

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In our room, our coaches were unanimous, our athletic directors were unanimous coming out of the spring and into the summer.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Just as mobile catering trucks don’t call themselves roach coaches, cruise lines never use that term.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026

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