Example Sentences

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The book draws from a period when Raicek was grappling with guilt and shame, and started spending time with new circles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

When Britain was grappling with public fury over the devastating Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, which killed 72 people, the government announced a public inquiry.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

Even before the government shutdown, she noted, the FAA was grappling with a shortage of air traffic controllers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

At the time of the announcement, university president and vice-chancellor Prof Jane Norman said the sector was "grappling with significant financial challenges", in part caused by a fall in revenues.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025

I asked, committing myself to nothing until I knew the kind of reality I was grappling with.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright