tackling
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of tackling
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at tackle, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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In addition to tackling the cost of living crisis, it was hoped the scheme would create a generation of young people who choose to use public transport over private car use.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
"It gives us a new molecular lever -- and potentially a new set of tools -- for tackling these conditions."
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Debbie remembers making sure she wrote to Nancy before tackling college papers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
He viewed the construction site of 10 new sustainable homes being delivered by the Duchy of Cornwal, with the aim of tackling housing pressures and supporting the local workforce to remain on the island.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
At best, we could stumble into Kashgar and try somehow to reassemble our stock at the grand market where merchants unloaded their goods before tackling the mountain pass or turning back eastward to Turfan.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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