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They grapple with low morale awaiting reclassification — sometimes missing a passing score by a point or two.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

New heated debates are flaring up across the industry as CEOs, researchers and policymakers grapple with what it means to pace the frontier.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026

Bowen adds that the Chinese have demonstrated "space tug capability", saying: "A vehicle can go up to a satellite, can grapple it and move it into a different orbit."

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Though the exhibition intended to grapple with Galliano’s fall from grace and create a necessary dialogue about the limitations of artistic reverence, the dissent was too strong.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026

The people who had done the persuading saw it as a sales job: They knew there was a difference between corporate and consumer loans that the rating agencies had failed to grapple with.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

Ashlee Sellars grapples with two seemingly conflicting beliefs: that Colleen's mother has a right to feel justice has been served and that everyone, including her friend Christa, deserves a chance at redemption.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Albertsons ACI -3.27%decrease; down pointing triangle named former eBay and Hewlett Packard chief Meg Whitman to the newly created post of executive chair, as the grocery-store operator grapples with falling sales and cautious consumer spending.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

Experts say the abrupt about-face on California’s once-heralded nuclear exit reflects a broader trend as the state grapples with an electricity future almost no one saw coming.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 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

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

States have grappled for years with how to regulate social-media platforms, such as TikTok and Instagram, that have become incredibly popular among young users.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

I learned he had grappled with identity questions too.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

The revelation came as the country grappled with whistleblower Edward Snowden’s leaks exposing the vast reach of the agency’s surveillance.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026

Directly above them, Festus grappled with the earth goddess.

From "Blood of Olympus" 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

Students, parents and higher-education experts are grappling with AI’s impact on campus.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Utilities, regulators and lawmakers are grappling with how much money to invest to prevent fires—and how to make restitution when their equipment sparks a blaze.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

This season, Premier League referees have been instructed to clamp down on grappling at corners, something that became a big talking point last term.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Yes, I was also grappling with feelings for Courtney, but it wasn't until after you shut me down that I even considered him a possibility.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone