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
While other safeties have had success with that small frame, the Dolphins must learn if Taaffe has the strength and tackling ability to bring opponents down consistently as the team’s last line of defense on just about every single play.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The funds would be pulled from money that Congress appropriated for health programs tackling malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, nutrition, global health security, HIV/AIDS and more, two federal health policy experts told CNN.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Balogun almost stopped rugby entirely after breaking a team-mate’s leg during tackling practice.
—George Ramsay, New York Times, 7 May 2026
So the 2026 Frontier Pro-4X is more than capable of tackling serious trails.
—New Atlas, 3 May 2026
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The funds would be pulled from money that Congress appropriated for health programs tackling malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, nutrition, global health security, HIV/AIDS and more, two federal health policy experts told CNN.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Balogun almost stopped rugby entirely after breaking a team-mate’s leg during tackling practice.
—George Ramsay, New York Times, 7 May 2026
So the 2026 Frontier Pro-4X is more than capable of tackling serious trails.
—New Atlas, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackling
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Additionally, California has the highest median rent in the nation, with asking rents approaching $2,900 statewide, according to Zillow data.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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With the season’s first Subway Series rapidly approaching, the Yankees’ offense hasn’t exactly been chugging along.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Ude has already observed progress in addressing Nigeria’s cultural disconnect.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The session will examine AI’s impact on production, ethics and creative work, while also addressing the rise of vertical microdramas as a mobile-first format.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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After undertaking a rebuild following the 2016-17 season, the Bulls never lucked out in the draft.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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Somali migrants are among those increasingly undertaking such journeys, driven by insecurity, limited economic opportunities and prolonged drought conditions at home.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Both sides accuse the other of intentionally attacking civilian targets.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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So when attacking midfielder Nick Moon carried the ball down the left wing in the eighth minute, AC Boise bodies began rushing into the box.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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“Tackling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackling. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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