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
If sending out checks is a bad idea, what about tackling the housing crisis?
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Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Sandler proposes a Conference of Parties (COP) approach — similar to processes used in climate, biodiversity and arms-control negotiations — for discussing and tackling key issues in space governance, aimed at driving dialogue and developing binding norms, before avoidable crises emerge.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The start-up Axiom Math made headlines last week for successfully tackling several research-level (though far from groundbreaking) math questions.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
Consider adding it to your seasonal deep-clean list or tackling even more frequently.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
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Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Sandler proposes a Conference of Parties (COP) approach — similar to processes used in climate, biodiversity and arms-control negotiations — for discussing and tackling key issues in space governance, aimed at driving dialogue and developing binding norms, before avoidable crises emerge.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The start-up Axiom Math made headlines last week for successfully tackling several research-level (though far from groundbreaking) math questions.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
Consider adding it to your seasonal deep-clean list or tackling even more frequently.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackling
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In the attack, suspects were identified approaching the yellow line in southern Khan Younis and were deemed a threat to the troops.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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At one point, Woods tapped the back of his head, signaling that the seal was approaching.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fransein’s experiences as chief judge led her to identify training and education as important factors in addressing shortfalls in legal representation.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie has released a fourth video addressing the apparent abduction of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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This included undertaking two new projects to re-line the water main and upgrade the piping in an incoming transmission meter pit from Chicago.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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The tech giant on Tuesday issued an extremely rare corporate bond that matures 100 years from now, part of a multibillion-dollar borrowing spree the company is undertaking to fuel its AI ambitions.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The strategy marks a shift toward attacking cartels’ financial systems as law enforcement pressure mounts on traditional drug routes.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Dan Ndoye is capable of playing in a central attacking role and Morgan Gibbs-White has looked handy playing in a more advanced role.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Tackling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackling. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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