as in addressed
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
a medical ethicist who grapples with extremely difficult questions all the time
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Concerns about ticket prices In his address to the congress, Infantino briefly addressed complaints about the costs of tickets to World Cup matches, but his comments were directed at the heads of the member associations and not fans.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026 -
Chiron in your 1st House brings up something personal that’s ready to be addressed.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Cleveland had the lead and the ball in the final 20 seconds of overtime and still managed to lose 112-110.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
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Despite missiles flying overhead — and occasionally falling on Syrian territory — Syria managed to stay on the sidelines and positioned itself as an alternative transport route for oil exports that could no longer be sent through the strait.—
Abby Sewell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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James has handled the majority of the play-making responsibilities, had eight turnovers in each of the last two games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Distribution in Australia and New Zealand will be handled by Umbrella Entertainment.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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However, confirming that in humans is more challenging, given that human brain cells that can be manipulated to test the findings are of the deceased.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Known as the godfather of public relations, Bernays explained how the unconscious element of people in democratic societies could be manipulated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Initially treated as a death by natural causes, the case was later ruled a homicide after an undertaker noticed a knife wound on the back of her neck.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Teel, who suffered a right hamstring strain March 10 playing for Italy in the World Baseball Classic, is being treated with caution, White Sox general manager Chris Getz said.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The deal was negotiated by Ben Kim, Head of Development and Acquisitions, and Addie Booth, Manager of Acquisitions, at Electric Entertainment, and Robert Benun and Mark Gill on behalf of the film.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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The deal was negotiated by Koehler for Shudder with Isadora Johnson for Cinetic on behalf of the filmmakers.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Chaminade took an 11-10 lead in the top of the ninth on an RBI single by Siena Greenlinger.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Meanwhile, on Wednesday evening, Carr posted a riposte to a commenter on X who took aim at the FCC chief.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Grappled (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grappled%20%28with%29. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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