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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
Henderson gained 27 yards on a pin-and-pull toss away from Myles Garrett, then the Pats ran a jet sweep, crack toss and speed option run; more plays designed to negate a strong edge rush and involve weaker-tackling corners.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Increment 4 program, which aims to equip smaller, faster vehicles with scalable turrets capable of tackling a range of threats.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
After that, schools are allowed to have eight full-contact practices in the preseason, and they are allowed to practice tackling and blocking for as long as 75 minutes in each practice.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
The study underscores the importance of tackling the obesity epidemic, with one billion individuals projected to be living with obesity by 2030, according to the World Obesity Federation.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Increment 4 program, which aims to equip smaller, faster vehicles with scalable turrets capable of tackling a range of threats.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
After that, schools are allowed to have eight full-contact practices in the preseason, and they are allowed to practice tackling and blocking for as long as 75 minutes in each practice.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
The study underscores the importance of tackling the obesity epidemic, with one billion individuals projected to be living with obesity by 2030, according to the World Obesity Federation.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackling
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Sanchez, who was in Indianapolis for a Fox Sports appearance, was caught on video approaching the driver’s door of a large truck by a nearby hotel, according to a probable cause affidavit reviewed by EW.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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The current shutdown is fast approaching the record of 35 days, which was notched in early 2019 after starting in late 2018.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Oct. 2025
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For adults, the focus should be on understanding the cause, addressing it and finding the right mix of medical, surgical and lifestyle strategies.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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New York City mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo this week addressing charges of Islamophobia in the campaign.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Oct. 2025
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In other news, YouTube is undertaking a significant revamp of its product organization.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Carmody said the predictive analysis system is patent pending, and undertaking other certifications, and anticipates its release in February next year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Oct. 2025
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In addition, nine other suspects were arrested for allegedly attacking law enforcement officers over the summer during immigration enforcement operations in and around Los Angeles.—
Louis Casiano , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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In June 2023, Smith was diagnosed with osteomyelitis, a potentially rare and life-threatening bone infection that was attacking her lower vertebrae.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Tackling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackling. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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