grappling
Americannoun
noun
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the act of gripping or seizing, as in wrestling
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a hook used for securing something
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Etymology
Origin of grappling
Example Sentences
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How a trendy Canadian retailer is grappling with Trump’s tariffs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
It’s the latest example of how the world’s largest social media giant is grappling with legal challenges that seek to hold the company accountable for allegedly harming children.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Iran had already been grappling with sky-high inflation before the war, which fuelled an anti-government protest movement that peaked in January.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Holding, pushing, shoving, jostling and grappling inside the penalty area became something of an epidemic in the Premier League last season.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Joe Mondragon was in there, grappling with a lovely girl named Nancy Quintana.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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