coping

Example Sentences

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But I lead a great life and I use my coping mechanisms from being an international sportsman.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The egomania and the fabulism are coping mechanisms that will grow more extreme under pressure.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Goalie parents develop thick skin and coping strategies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Big-ticket durable-goods sales matter because they help illustrate how consumers are coping when they have a choice to spend or not.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

I take some deep breaths—Dr. Cain would be so proud I remember her coping tricks—to try to get the static-y white noise in my brain to shut up.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell