as in approaching
to start work on energetically
once I clean the kitchen, I think I'll tackle the bathroom
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Recent Examples of tackling
At 6-foot-3¼ and 198 pounds, Moore offers rare length for the position, along with sure tackling ability.
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
His eye level from off coverage and open-field tackling are solid but need additional work.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
To combat that and shift things in the other direction, the Hornets intend on tackling the problem in various ways over the summer.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
These researchers, tackling the nitty-gritty of civilization, focused on Bulgaria as parasite analysis from this region had never been published.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
His eye level from off coverage and open-field tackling are solid but need additional work.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
To combat that and shift things in the other direction, the Hornets intend on tackling the problem in various ways over the summer.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
These researchers, tackling the nitty-gritty of civilization, focused on Bulgaria as parasite analysis from this region had never been published.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackling
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By the time selling experimental and theraputic peptides to people who had watched athletes on steroids race for a million dollars was no longer a fever dream but an approaching reality, D’Souza felt his work was done.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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Orders of protection barring him from approaching his victims were issued, prosecutors said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The event also raised funds for the Center for Food Equity in Medicine, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity among individuals with cancer and other life-altering illnesses.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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By addressing messes quickly and effectively, these types of products can help prevent stains, odors, and wear that often lead to deeper cleaning, repairs, or replacements.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Somali migrants are among those increasingly undertaking such journeys, driven by insecurity, limited economic opportunities and prolonged drought conditions at home.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Farm Sanctuary also stepped in, undertaking what became their longest rescue transport ever.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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Winger Xavi Simons’ anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury will keep him out for some time, with striker Dominic Solanke also pulling up — albeit his ailment appears less serious — at Molineux to cast doubt over Spurs’ attacking firepower in the upcoming weeks.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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He was also found guilty of two counts of assault for attacking two other men with butcher knives.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Tackling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackling. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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