- present participle of grapple.
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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Origin of grappling
Example Sentences
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Communities across Southern California have been grappling with a proliferation of young riders on electric bikes and motorcycles on city streets, engaging in dangerous maneuvers and, sometimes, engaging police in chases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
This moving installment, directed by executive producer and star Noah Wyle, finds the staff grappling with the loss of a patient that they had grown to love.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Referees, for instance, have still needed to stop corners to speak to players who are grappling.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Whether in the U.S. or Europe, defense companies worldwide are grappling with significant backlogs.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Clare fiddled with his monocle, grappling with an apology.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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