- 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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Scriptures demanded grappling with human nature, sin and salvation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
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
How I wanted to show her that her questions were so minor compared with what I’m grappling with.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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