grapple
verb (used without object)
to hold or make fast to something, as with a grapple.
has been grappling
-
present perfect progressiveof grapple (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The country has been grappling with its 17th Ebola outbreak since 15 May.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Professional baseball has been grappling with an epidemic of arm injuries for more than a decade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
The district has been grappling with budget concerns for months.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026
Since entering politics in 2011, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has been grappling with a conflict of interest as a billionaire businessman and politician, and his latest stint in power is no exception.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
Over the last few years, the U.S. housing market has been grappling with a persistent affordability crisis.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 14, 2026
