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
This is just one example of how Japan is tackling overtourism more broadly.
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The missile’s adaptable strike capabilities will be used by the Air Force to support specialized airpower requirements for Joint Force partners in US SOCOM, as well as tackling the Air Force’s most critical missions.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
These pros know exactly where to begin when tackling a disaster of a bedroom closet or an overflowing kitchen cupboard.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Abrasive Scrubbers When cleaning up oil spills on the driveway or garage—or tackling buildup on outdoor furniture—sometimes softer cotton cloths just won't cut it.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 20 May 2026
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The missile’s adaptable strike capabilities will be used by the Air Force to support specialized airpower requirements for Joint Force partners in US SOCOM, as well as tackling the Air Force’s most critical missions.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
These pros know exactly where to begin when tackling a disaster of a bedroom closet or an overflowing kitchen cupboard.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Abrasive Scrubbers When cleaning up oil spills on the driveway or garage—or tackling buildup on outdoor furniture—sometimes softer cotton cloths just won't cut it.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackling
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Around the same time, Mark and Jacob Iskander, 11 and 8, were with their mother and younger sibling approaching a crosswalk at Triunfo Canyon Road.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Women approaching perimenopause, or anyone with a family history of osteoporosis, may benefit from talking to a doctor about bone density screening before a fracture forces the conversation.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Xcel also plans to file additional proposals addressing both short-term and long-term power needs.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Peace deals or a crackdown Voters across Latin America are increasingly ditching leaders that pitched progressive policies aimed at addressing the root issues of conflict, such as lack of opportunities for young people and corruption.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The feasibility study suggested adding trails and basic amenities, restoring the forest, and undertaking major stabilization work.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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India is undertaking tests of some of its most sensitive public-facing financial and government application software to better understand their vulnerabilities to Anthropic PBC’s next-generation Mythos AI model, according to Indian officials familiar with the matter.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Rather than attacking all rapidly growing cells, as chemotherapy does, the drug targets a key cancer-driving pathway known as KRAS, which is involved in more than 90% of pancreatic tumors.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Akindahunsi is accused of attacking several women the night of May 28.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Tackling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackling. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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