- present participle of tackle.
tackling
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Origin of tackling
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at tackle, -ing 1
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Tackling my next deck, “Boundaries Make Jobs Clear,” I learn that parents’ jobs include boundaries and validation; children’s jobs are expressing desires and feelings.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
Tackling retail sprawl has also been an early priority for de Meo as he seeks to reshape the group.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
"Microplastics are undermining this natural shield against climate change. Tackling plastic pollution is now part of the fight against global warming."
From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2026
Tackling housing has advantages over some of the other sectors that have attracted the president’s attention in having few apparent legal obstacles, while the benefits could be seen relatively quickly.
From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026
Tackling is allowed, as in football, and is limited by the same rules.
From Healthful Sports for Boys by Rochefort, Alfred
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