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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Syracuse has been more transparent than most in grappling with the challenges facing higher education.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Water risks becoming a flashpoint in a region grappling with climate change and population growth, which are stretching resources in the agricultural sectors that form the backbone of both countries' economies, experts say.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 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
He found Blackavar grappling with the other guard.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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