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
Yet Evans says the team is emboldend after Coachella to start tackling more contemporary songs at its Highland Park headquarters.
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 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
Make the most of the long days and warm weather by tackling these easy, affordable home maintenance projects this summer.
—Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Which makes the prospect of him tackling a near-future sci-fi scenario sound of interest.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 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
Make the most of the long days and warm weather by tackling these easy, affordable home maintenance projects this summer.
—Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Which makes the prospect of him tackling a near-future sci-fi scenario sound of interest.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 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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Viola’s reaction spotlighted growing frustration among competitors who believe the ruling body is using procedural fixes to avoid addressing biological differences in girls' sports.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The Displacement Film Fund was first initiated at UNHCR’s Global Refugee Forum, the world’s largest gathering dedicated to addressing challenges faced by refugees and their host communities, and was officially established last year.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Cobbs Creek Golf Course has been the headline-grabber, thanks to a $180 million renovation project that includes golf as well as community amenities, and Jeffersonville has more quietly been undertaking a restoration project of its own.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Harry has personal, firsthand knowledge of the war in Afghanistan, after undertaking two tours of the country during his ten years in the British Army.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
15 May 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 26 May. 2026.
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