tackle
Example Sentences
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Jesus squandered another chance moments later with a hesitant touch that allowed Joachim Andersen to snuff out the danger with a last-ditch tackle.
From Barron's
Their tackle success was down at 76% and despite shading 22 entries 17 to 12, they had little of Bristol's attacking glint, until Marcus Smith jinked over late on with the game already gone.
From BBC
The firm is renowned for putting activism at the heart of its bright bath bombs business, tackling a range of issues from trans rights to police accountability.
From BBC
BMA members rejected a new government offer that aimed to tackle issues with training and job security.
From BBC
Current dog breeding practices will be reformed to tackle puppy farming as part of what the government calls "the biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.