tackling
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- untackling adjective
Etymology
Origin of tackling
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; tackle, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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There were years, in the 1980s, when la migra was a familiar sight, chasing and tackling workers who had no criminal record but were in the country illegally.
From Los Angeles Times
According to Frye, tackling inequalities was essential to ensure the good functioning of democracy.
From Barron's
The Welsh government said it was "committed to tackling poverty and improving outcomes for people".
From BBC
Community leaders say tackling knife crime requires more than policing — it demands investment, compassion, and prevention.
From BBC
First Minister John Swinney has made tackling child poverty a priority, so one possibility is that it could be used on measures such as raising the Scottish Child Payment.
From BBC
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