handler
noun
han·dler
ˈhan-dᵊl-ər 
ˈhan(d)-lər
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
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In addition to creating overlays and stealing texts, the malware can make and block phone calls, take photos and screenshots and send those to its handlers.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Every single thing Sarah Lancashire does Every spy piece needs a world-weary handler who simply cannot put up with their young charges anymore (think of Martindale in The Americans or Gary Oldman in Slow Horses).
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
The New York Times reported the following day that winds reached 43 miles per hour on Nov. 27, 1997, causing handlers to struggle to maintain control of their towering balloon characters.
—John Russell, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The dog's handler, Tombstone Deputy Marshal John Cody, was attacked by the dog shortly after 5 a.m.
Cody said Hawk had latched onto his leg and would not let go, according to CCSO.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Every single thing Sarah Lancashire does Every spy piece needs a world-weary handler who simply cannot put up with their young charges anymore (think of Martindale in The Americans or Gary Oldman in Slow Horses).
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
The New York Times reported the following day that winds reached 43 miles per hour on Nov. 27, 1997, causing handlers to struggle to maintain control of their towering balloon characters.
—John Russell, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The dog's handler, Tombstone Deputy Marshal John Cody, was attacked by the dog shortly after 5 a.m.
Cody said Hawk had latched onto his leg and would not let go, according to CCSO.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Handler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handler. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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