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
And what better way to get used to the pressure that comes with playing for the Leafs than by tackling one of the most weirdly high-pressure scenarios in all of sports?
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
So, when tackling this to-do, be aware of each item’s role in your home.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
In the 12 months since the 2025 festival, there has been a palpable shift in attitudes and approaches to tackling disruption.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
27 June 2026
But the film is much more successful in tackling how the nation was still adjusting to life after Hitler.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tackling
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
So, when tackling this to-do, be aware of each item’s role in your home.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
In the 12 months since the 2025 festival, there has been a palpable shift in attitudes and approaches to tackling disruption.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
27 June 2026
But the film is much more successful in tackling how the nation was still adjusting to life after Hitler.
—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tackling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackling
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With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
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With two or three roster spots still to fill for next season, the Heat is also on its way to approaching the first apron of $209 million.
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Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.
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The historic housing bill, which took effect Wednesday, was written in hopes of addressing California’s housing crisis.
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JPMorgan Chase is undertaking a vast AI transformation, integrating intelligent agents across its entire operations to reshape client experiences and internal processes.
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Responders are still undertaking rescue operations, searching for people thought to be under the rubble.
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He is accused of attacking a 27-year-old man with a beer mug inside the Hula Bar on Saturday night.
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Liv Morgan controversially interrupted Iyo Sky's coronation, attacking her and forcing a tap-out.
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“Tackling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackling. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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