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
The Austin City Council approved a roadmap for tackling homelessness in the city on Thursday — the first strategic plan since Austin’s Homeless Strategies and Operations office became a standalone agency three years ago.
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Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
His form tackling is just teach tape every time.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
But adding a new leader to the middle of the field on Dennard Wilson’s defense who brings range, tackling and a strong voice could go a long way.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
In a video announcement, Kennedy said officials reviewed more than 400 candidates before settling on 18 who will drive Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Agenda by developing policy on tackling chronic diseases, reducing administrative burden, and enhancing care for vulnerable populations.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
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Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
His form tackling is just teach tape every time.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
But adding a new leader to the middle of the field on Dennard Wilson’s defense who brings range, tackling and a strong voice could go a long way.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
In a video announcement, Kennedy said officials reviewed more than 400 candidates before settling on 18 who will drive Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Agenda by developing policy on tackling chronic diseases, reducing administrative burden, and enhancing care for vulnerable populations.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackling
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The approaching Easter holiday often means an increase in the purchase and gifting of live rabbits, and a resulting spike in abandonments.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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It is now believed that Comet MAPS has an orbital period approaching 2,000 years, and may be a fragment of a daylight comet seen in 363 AD.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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That portion of the bill addressing proprietary business information will automatically be repealed on July 1, 2033.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Heading into the 2026 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers have a few roster holes that need addressing.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Alongside that push, the company is undertaking several expansion projects.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some may feel the problem is hopeless, but on Saturday, one man was undertaking an arduous journey to bring attention to the problem.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The adjective ‘brave’ should never be used in reference to a person attacking a dead person.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Trump reacted by attacking Springsteen over his physical appearance and urging his MAGA fanbase to boycott the tour.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Tackling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackling. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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