tackling
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- untackling adjective
Etymology
Origin of tackling
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; tackle, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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It’s been hard for me to accept that I’ll never again get to work alongside him, crafting another canoe, or tackling his mounds of paperwork.
From Literature
It focuses on three areas – tackling poverty, making work pay and maximising the benefit's potential.
From BBC
The World Anti-Doping Agency said in October that Kenya had made “significant” progress in tackling doping but the country remains on probation while it seeks to improve its monitoring.
From Los Angeles Times
Morgan, who unveils details of her party's offer to voters on Monday, said she was focussed on tackling the cost of living crisis and "putting money back in people's pockets".
From BBC
While treatment is tackling the infection, it is unclear when he will be able to return to playing.
From BBC
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