as in approached
to start work on energetically
once I clean the kitchen, I think I'll tackle the bathroom
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Recent Examples of tackled
The Sassuolo man was carted off with his leg in an air cast midway through the second half after being tackled from behind by Qatar’s Assim Madibo.
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Mark Hodge,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Other creators like Zac Radford (74), Peter Finch (74), Rick Shiels (77), Fat Perez (77), and Erik Anders Lang (77) also tackled the course.
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Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
In the first half of an October friendly between the two sides, played in Colorado, Australia’s Jason Geria slide-tackled Christian Pulisic with extra force, and clipped him again later on, drawing a yellow card.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 June 2026
In turning their attention to audience questions, the pair tackled an array of inquiries.
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Naomi Jeffries,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Harrison reached over and tackled her to the floor.
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Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
The panel also tackled mid-life career transitions, and how that affects women differently.
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Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Yet the complex governance issues—like deciding which company would be the parent, who would determine the price of the new company’s shares, as well as the details of a stock swap—would all need to be tackled.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Then, 75 seconds into the second quarter, Alvarado tackled Wembanyama’s right leg beneath the basket, away from the ball.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Mark Hodge,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Other creators like Zac Radford (74), Peter Finch (74), Rick Shiels (77), Fat Perez (77), and Erik Anders Lang (77) also tackled the course.
—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
In the first half of an October friendly between the two sides, played in Colorado, Australia’s Jason Geria slide-tackled Christian Pulisic with extra force, and clipped him again later on, drawing a yellow card.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 June 2026
In turning their attention to audience questions, the pair tackled an array of inquiries.
—
Naomi Jeffries,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Harrison reached over and tackled her to the floor.
—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
The panel also tackled mid-life career transitions, and how that affects women differently.
—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Yet the complex governance issues—like deciding which company would be the parent, who would determine the price of the new company’s shares, as well as the details of a stock swap—would all need to be tackled.
—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Then, 75 seconds into the second quarter, Alvarado tackled Wembanyama’s right leg beneath the basket, away from the ball.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackled
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As evening approached, attendees packed the concert area in anticipation of Common’s performance.
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Dirk and Martine, had first approached James and Jeff about renovating the existing lodge.
Verb
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Brad Glynn, the chairman of the downtown parking commission, said the commission appreciated hearing from all the speakers and that their feedback would be synthesized and distilled into core concerns that will be addressed at future commission meetings.
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Several of the most contentious issues, including the long-term future of Iran's nuclear program, are expected to be addressed in subsequent talks.
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In 1944, a century after the Great Famine, the Irish Folklore Commission undertook a massive survey to collect memories of the time.
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More recently, historians have suggested that men did encroach on midwifery practices, but much earlier than the early modern period; and that female midwives still undertook the vast majority of maternity care well into the Enlightenment.
Verb
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Daga, Berto, Angel, Bronco Nima and Karmen Petrovic attacked El Grande Americano and took off their jackets to reveal their Los Perros del Mal T-shirts.
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The prosecution said the two activists had incited a mob that subsequently attacked a security vehicle, seized the soldier and beat him to death with sticks and bricks.
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