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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

Beauty, Walmart and Tractor Supply are among retailers appealing to cost-conscious shoppers by rolling back price increases as consumers grapple with inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 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

Ethiopia also continues to grapple with armed insurgencies in Oromia and Amhara, the country's two most-populous regional states.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

I watched my brother and the prince grapple, saw Laertes’ fiery speed meet Hamlet’s calm agility.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

The organization is racing to fill those positions—a steep challenge in an industry that grapples with persistent labor shortages.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 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

Jordan grapples with questions similar to those facing its gulf neighbors, all of which rely on the U.S. security umbrella that has exposed their nations to Iranian attack.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 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

She dealt with fallout and she grappled with the ways the article may have hurt her career more than helped.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

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

From Slate Sep. 5, 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

She drew strength from the older man’s steadfast support and intellectual nourishment from his commanding intelligence, which grappled with a wide range of issues, from anticolonial movements in Africa to presidential politics here at home.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

Elsesser’s first life-altering experience came when he was 5 and witnessed his father grappling with the tragedy of losing his eldest son.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

Syracuse has been more transparent than most in grappling with the challenges facing higher education.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

The last time India imported sugar for domestic consumption was nearly a decade ago, when the country was grappling with drought.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Jimmy poked the roasting meat with his fingers and nudged the coals, prowling around the fire as if sizing up a grappling partner.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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