Example Sentences

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The same crew had tackled a shed fire at a house in Cranesbill Close, Stanway, on Friday night.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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

Jen’s dad lunged at him, and Luke could picture Jen’s dad tackling him, just as Jen had tackled him all those months ago.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix