Examples of tackling in a Sentence
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Oulai does everything required of a modern defensive midfielder, marrying athletic ground coverage with tough tackling and a passing range that belies his young age.
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The Athletic,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
The local standout offers physical tackling and range in the defensive backfield.
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Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Rules and variants There is no physical contact allowed in flag football, meaning that blocking as well as tackling are prohibited.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
Wheatley isn’t a sudden-twitch mover and the tackling can get messy, but the size, awareness and ability to play deep, in the slot or around the box should keep him in the Day 2 conversation.
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Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Athletic,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
The local standout offers physical tackling and range in the defensive backfield.
—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Rules and variants There is no physical contact allowed in flag football, meaning that blocking as well as tackling are prohibited.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
Wheatley isn’t a sudden-twitch mover and the tackling can get messy, but the size, awareness and ability to play deep, in the slot or around the box should keep him in the Day 2 conversation.
—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Tackling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tackling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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