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noun as in something to grip

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arm, bail, crank, ear, grasp, haft, handgrip, helve, hilt, hold, holder, stock, tiller

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appellation, byname, byword, cognomen, denomination, designation, moniker, name, sobriquet, style, title

verb as in manage, take care of

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administer, conduct, control, deal with, discuss, employ, exercise, govern, operate, play, serve, supervise, take, treat, use, utilize, work

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advise, apply, bestow, command, direct, dispense, dominate, exploit, guide, maneuver, manipulate, ply, steer, swing, wield

verb as in carry as merchandise

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“He gave guys opportunities to make plays … It showed some poise ... I thought he handled it well.”

Now this new port will be able to handle larger ships, as well as cutting shipping times from 35 to 23 days.

Taking a more serious tone, she said Boulos needs to push for a cease-fire: “It’s enough war for Lebanon. We can’t handle any more.”

Perhaps employing Ranieri, an ex-Roma player and manager, is a humble nod and acknowledgement that this unique club must be handed over to people who understand it and can handle the challenges.

He said that “we will handle this matter in accordance with the relevant law.”