Example Sentences

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The Big Four accounting firm has been grappling with slower demand for certain advisory services and lower voluntary attrition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The entire tech industry has been grappling with the implications of heavy AI investment and looking for ways to cut costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 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

In the three years since, Ethiopia's government has been grappling with a violent insurgency, waged by the Fano rebels, who now control large parts of its northern Amhara region.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Exacerbating the toll, the district has been grappling in recent years with financial turmoil — and 2025 forced a painful reckoning amid the fire recovery.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025