tackling

Example Sentences

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In recent months, Bass has revamped her messaging, saying she’s been tackling problems that have “been around for multiple decades,” such as homelessness, sluggish police hiring and trash-strewn streets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The minister acknowledged that tackling road emissions would now take longer, but he said there needed to be a "just transition for local motorists", citing affordability as a key issue.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The World Anti-Doping Agency said in October that Kenya had made “significant” progress in tackling doping but the country remains on probation while it seeks to improve its monitoring.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The town had been tackling the shortage, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

And the next thing I knew, Seanie, who was definitely not famous for his tackling ability, took me right down with a diving side tackle.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith