tackling

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"This research represents an important step toward the development of advanced materials capable of tackling one of the world's most persistent environmental contaminants," he concludes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

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

They added that free breakfast clubs, attendance and behaviour hubs were tackling the root causes of absence and building a system where every child can achieve and thrive, whatever their background or needs.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Before tackling this problem, however, we need to unpack the apparently straightforward notion of practical knowledge.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton