tackling
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- untackling adjective
Etymology
Origin of tackling
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; tackle, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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In 2007, he was given a police award for bravery after tackling a robber who was attacking a delivery man with a baseball bat.
From BBC
Rebeca Grynspan is upbeat about her chances of becoming the next head of the United Nations, which she insists must become more agile in tackling the world's crises.
From Barron's
It will lead to legally-binding targets on boosting biodiversity, similar to those already in place for tackling climate change.
From BBC
She said for many students, the food bank has become "essential" for tackling high costs.
From BBC
On Monday, a report by a US congressional delegation made sweeping recommendations aimed at tackling what it described as the long-running persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
From BBC
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