had tackled
- past perfect of tackle.
Example Sentences
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Handler began the ceremony, which was held in Santa Monica, by praising the first responders who had tackled the recent deadly wildfires in LA.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2025
Before “The Second Murderer,” she had tackled other beloved franchises, writing graphic novel stories for both “Hellblazer” and “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
Alexander Bogomaz, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said emergency services had tackled the blaze in the city of Bryansk after the drone had been brought down.
From Reuters ● Sep. 7, 2023
The officers had tackled Murriel while arresting him for allegedly trespassing at a hotel after they asked him to leave the building’s parking lot.
From Washington Times ● May 26, 2023
There was the squeal of babies who had tackled one another too vigorously.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
