Clear
Handle
Handle verb - To deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently.
Common collocations
| people | clear people | handle people |
| relationship | clear relationship | handle relationship |
| time | clear time | handle time |
| game | clear game | handle game |
| Other words: information, cases, enemies, missions. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- Unfortunately, Deen will not let any director except Daichi handle the series, and Daichi has made it very clear he won't work with Takaya again.
Source: Creative Differences -
Comedic Sociopathy: When the wildlife expert's suffering is being broadcast live during the Season 2 finale, all the Pied Piper crew do is marvel at how clear the video stream is and work to ensure that the system can handle the sudden spike in viewers.
Source: Series / Silicon Valley -
Earlier in the series, after Major Bludd loses an eye, he makes it clear to Baroness that the next time she needs him for the Joes he'll handle them for free.
Source: It's Personal
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