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grapple

[grap-uhl] / ˈgræp əl /


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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

But nearly three years later, the economy has yet to recover as Argentines grapple with job losses, now a top concern.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

The gathering aims to grapple with challenges such as climate change, drug crime, and the Chinese test-firing of a ballistic missile in July that landed in the Pacific Ocean.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

Nearly all are requiring ethics courses along the way — as educators continue to grapple with cheating and with fears that heavy AI use will erode critical thinking.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

So we grapple with the mysteries, each in our own way.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

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

As Greece grapples with a succession of massive wildfires, Theodore Giannaros, a senior wildfire meteorologist at the National Observatory told AFP on Monday the country faced "one of the worst fire crises" in recent memory.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

Finding the right balance between supporting family caregivers and keeping costs under control will be a continuing struggle as the U.S. grapples with the need for care for aging baby boomers.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

As they drew near enough to use their grapples, the captain mounted the rail.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

In 2024, Medford High School in Boston grappled with chronic absenteeism.

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

Court security officers have grappled with dozens of people trying to secure a seat inside 10C.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 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

Again Machado Garry survived until the end of the round and although he found some success with a number of kicks midway through the fight, Makhachev continued to assert control when the pair grappled.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Stiff, crooked fingers that grappled clumsily with Krimpet wrappers curled naturally around the shape of a baseball.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli

A new book to explore: Marlon James’ new book, The Disappearers, follows a group of gay men grappling with extreme homophobia in 1980s Jamaica.

From Slate Sep. 9, 2026

Water risks becoming a flashpoint in a region grappling with climate change and population growth, which are stretching resources in the agricultural sectors that form the backbone of both countries' economies, experts say.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

How a trendy Canadian retailer is grappling with Trump’s tariffs.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

But there are still plenty of agent rollout challenges tech leaders are grappling with, including “AI agent sprawl,” cybersecurity risks and token costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Using her right hand, she threw the grappling hook as high and as hard as she could, and waited to see if it would catch onto something.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket




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