tackling

noun

tack·​ling ˈta-kliŋ How to pronounce tackling (audio)
 nautical often  ˈtā-

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The crisis sparked by the immigration sweeps reverberated throughout the week, with Bass urging President Trump to end the raids, ordering a curfew for downtown and Chinatown and speaking out against the tackling of U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla by federal agents. David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025 Additionally, penalties and tackling were issues for him. Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025 There is no live tackling, or really, any contact whatsoever. Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 With the battery charged, gravel tackling and hill climbing were next after adjusting the Zoom suspension seatpost. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for tackling

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tackling was in the 15th century

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“Tackling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tackling. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.

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