as in addresses
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
coped with the latest foul-up gracefully
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The exhibit addresses the Middle Passage, an especially fraught part of the Atlantic Ocean crossing where many of the captives died.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026 -
The play addresses depression, suicide, and mental health.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Century 21 Judge Fite Property Management manages over 2,000 units following the acquisition, Fite said.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Moody Center Oak View Group still manages, among other prominent Texas venues, the Moody Center in Austin.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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In a world where AI handles so much, your human connections become your competitive advantage.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The work is billed through the O’Rourke & Moody law firm, which handles the administrative tasks.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Reinhart’s Apple is a deliciously deadly mystery wrapped in sequins and pure unadulterated attitude, as Tung’s Pumpkin subtly manipulates the group to get to the bottom of a past incident that weighs on her personally, despite her new friends being oblivious to her true identity.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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The film is being released as newsrooms shrink, the mainstream media consolidates and social media manipulates the meaning of truth.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The journey takes 30 to 40 minutes, depending on your starting point.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Owen treats a personal case and Bailey navigates hospital leadership.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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While it’s powered by retinol, an ingredient known to be irritating, this treats my under-eye with care.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Copes (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copes%20%28with%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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