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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Grappling has dominated the news conferences of managers over the last week.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
Grappling with the counterclaims would have made their assertions about the food environment more persuasive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 5, 2025
Grappling with that disconnect was what I felt I had to do in interviewing Gray recently.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2025
Grappling with Germany’s history would become a theme in Friedel’s work.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2023
Grappling with the last steep incline, the final turns of the path, and finding yourself above it all.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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