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 strike was the latest on a health care facility in the Sudan war, which is approaching its third anniversary next month.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Storms are expected to develop along an approaching cold front during the evening hours, when atmospheric instability and wind shear increase.—
Vytas Reid,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 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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There are outside groups aligned with Democrats, yet much of their spending has focused on attacking Collins, rather than supporting a Democratic primary candidate.—
Steve Mistler,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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Regardless, there’s no excuse — even in hard knocks politics — for attacking someone because of his disability.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Tackling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackling. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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