grapple
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
They grapple with low morale awaiting reclassification — sometimes missing a passing score by a point or two.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Wednesday called for international cooperation as their companies grapple with the dangers of unchecked artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
"There is no question that federal legislation is challenging in this climate, but Congress also has to grapple with which of the many types of AI risk need to be addressed," Givens said.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
His stories have often examined how big technology companies and the people within them grapple with the power and impact of artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
August thrusts me away, and we grapple in the center of the tent.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
![]()
The appointment comes as Albertsons grapples with falling sales, cautious consumer spending and a need to improve its competitive position.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Devastating fires have also burned this summer in Spain and France as Europe grapples with drought and record high temperatures.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent, likely a result of falling labor supply as the US economy grapples with an aging population and lower net migration.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
He takes over as the airline grapples with a series of safety and operational challenges, led by last June's fatal Ahmedabad-London crash, a major setback to its ambitions.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
As they drew near enough to use their grapples, the captain mounted the rail.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
![]()
His Papa Charles grappled the fish, and Walters held their catch.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Treasury yields gave back early increases and settled just below Friday levels, as investors grappled with volatile oil prices and their potential impact on the global economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Athletics has long grappled with the issue of maintaining the interest and excitement which it generates at the Olympics throughout the rest of those four-year cycles.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Coxon, who previously worked at Anthropic’s competitor OpenAI, noted that OpenAI had not grappled with “the civilizational stakes.”
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
Meanwhile, Nico’s Roman skeletons surged forward and grappled with something invisible.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
![]()
In addition to grappling with the loss of state money for Flock cameras, some local officials face a financial hit because vehicle authority grants are given as reimbursements.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
At companies big and small, managers are grappling with a growing problem some call “experience starvation.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Students, parents and higher-education experts are grappling with AI’s impact on campus.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
"Possibly some sort of close inspection and grappling satellite would be another possibility as well."
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Clang! grappling hook hit the tower, and fell down again, hitting Violet hard in the shoulder.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing grapple
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Crucible
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"The Crucible" -- Vocabulary from all 4 Acts
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!