- present participle of tackle.
tackling
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Origin of tackling
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at tackle, -ing 1
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Firefighters are tackling a large blaze which broke out at a historic building on Edinburgh's Princes Street in the early hours.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026
However, some campaign groups say tackling illegal subletting will have "very little impact on the acute housing crisis."
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is tackling everything from the reflecting pool to the renovation of aging golf courses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026
But you can structure your work-from-home days or your summer Fridays so that you’re getting your work done while also tackling some of those pesky personal tasks like paying bills or getting dinner ready.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
This meant tackling the garage, closets, the storage shed in the backyard.
From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth
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