as in to address
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
a medical ethicist who grapples with extremely difficult questions all the time
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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,
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If there is a perception that these development programs are only accessible to, for example, women or underrepresented minorities, that’s something that needs to be addressed.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
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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Relievers such as Tyler Holton, Will Vest and Jason Foley also handled hitters well from both sides of the plate.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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In more significant cases, scammers manipulate individuals into transferring large sums of money to fake people, scam accounts, or identity theft.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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As Beckman's accomplice, Lau allegedly manipulated documents, including documents allegedly stolen from the venture capital firm that employed her while supposedly hiding her work for GameOn.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
24 Jan. 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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Dallas had been known as a team that treated its stars well, but with this move, that reputation is now in question.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 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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Other analysts take a more nuanced view, painting the party as a coalition of different broadly right-wing ideological factions.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Knicks certainly put their best foot forward against the Kings, bucking another trend by taking a 38-25 lead after the first quarter.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 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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“Grapple (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grapple%20%28with%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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