grapple

Example Sentences

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The bishops' letter comes as churches grapple with how to respond to immigration activity that affects their members.

From BBC

Klingbeil said the guarantees would also be used to boost defence while Germany grapples with an emboldened Moscow and uncertainty about the United States' commitment to ensuring European security.

From Barron's

Key power Germany, as well as Spain and the Nordic countries, strongly support the Mercosur pact, eager to boost exports as Europe grapples with Chinese competition and a tariff-happy administration in the White House.

From Barron's

Its success marks a break with Bollywood’s inability to grapple seriously with a scourge that threatens India and many other countries.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I don’t think we’ve really grappled with how much water system charges and bills and rates could increase.”

From Los Angeles Times