tackles
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pluralof tackle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
tacklenounequipment, apparatus, or gear, especially for fishing. -
present tense formof tackle (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
tacklenounequipment, apparatus, or gear, especially for fishing.
Example Sentences
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Its three leaders’ recommendations could be a chance for Warsh to put a new stamp on how the central bank tackles rising prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Phase two, to be completed within five years, tackles the more extensive changes closest to the home, including the one-foot vegetation-free safety zone and replacement of combustible gates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Safety Nick Andersen had a team-best nine tackles for the Rams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Just look at the way he tackles and the pace he has.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Dr. Bigelow tackles that question head-on: "The leading feature of this case is its improbability," Dr. Bigelow admits.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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