were tackling
- past progressive of tackle.
Example Sentences
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A spokesman for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said 12 crews were tackling the fire, which broke out at about 14:45 BST, on the Billington Road industrial estate.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
They were tackling how to avoid costume-like shoulder straps when her sister remembered a car magnet she had in the back of her truck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2025
The breakout was an embarrassment for Mexican authorities who were trying to prove to the U.S. that they were tackling fentanyl trafficking and head off unilateral American military action against cartels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025
While they were tackling this, Wuepper's research group was working its way through the various countries' policies on forest conservation.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 2023
And the Thesigers were tackling their catastrophe with dignity and courage and, I think, considerable success.
From The Belfry by Sinclair, May
