as in to address
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
coped with the latest foul-up gracefully
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Verb
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Honorees didn’t steer away from political subjects, with Shakira dedicating her fourth career Grammy to immigrants, Lady Gaga speaking in support of the LGBTQ community and Alicia Keys addressing recent attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025 -
Despite the level of care, many within the organization admit that the work is only a small step in addressing the larger issue of how to care for adults with disabilities.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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This position handles local arrivals into Reagan and helicopter traffic when it’s combined.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Most times, things usually go smoothly during filming, but once — right at the end of a shoot, just before the last shot — the table couldn’t handle it and everything fell.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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The 18-episode season made Laura’s death feel almost world-historic, peeling back the layers to reveal a grand, mythological evil manipulating events into shape.—
K. Austin Collins,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Watch out for malvertising and SEO traps: Hackers manipulate search engine results and run deceptive ads to trick users into visiting fake sites.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Then, in December, the National Park Service issued its final rule restricting bear baiting on Alaska lands managed by the NPS.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
31 Jan. 2025
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Upon arriving at the island inn managed by smiley, panicky Jack McBrayer, Jim and Margot escalate things quickly after an initial agreement to share the tiny venue between their very different wedding parties.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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The latest iteration features the same robust build and chuck-about-ability but has been consciously upgraded with phthalate-free, recycled PVC and recycled nylon that’s treated with a non-PFC water-repellent (DWR) finish.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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The six on board were Mexican nationals, including a child who had been treated for an illness at Shriners Children Hospital in northeast Philadelphia and her mother, officials said.—
Lauren Mascarenhas, Jessie Yeung and Danny Freeman,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
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So, 46-year-old Nina Peterson decided to take matters into her own hands and create a personalized and educational video—similar to Ms. Rachel's—for her granddaughter, Heavenly.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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More than 60,000 people, or about 3% of the federal workforce, have already taken the offer which purportedly guarantees workers pay through September without the obligation to work.—
Sara Salinas,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denounced Trump’s tariffs and instituted equivalent tariffs of their own but also agreed to sit down with Trump to negotiate a way forward.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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As an example: The Bears are negotiating with alumnus Ron Rivera, a former NFL head coach, to join the athletic department in a supporting role.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Cope (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cope%20%28with%29. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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