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tackle

[tak-uhl, tay-kuhl] / ˈtæk əl, ˈteɪ kəl /






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Executives back then said the deal would position the company to tackle two of the biggest issues affecting healthcare: soaring spending and access to care, particularly for chronic conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

"Rent, groceries, utility bills, and property taxes keep climbing," 24-year-old Los Angeles voter Taylor Cook told AFP, calling for Congress to tackle the squeeze.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

She said the council recognised the financial pressure on the government, but delayed action to tackle climate change would cost more in the long-term.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Senior officers say they are investing in technology to combat e-bikes, but said this was not just a policing problem, and would need a broader effort to tackle the issue.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Chi-Boy rushed towards the man, lowering his shoulder in tackle position.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

The 5-foot-7, 170-pound defensive back saw limited times on special teams and was credited with four career tackles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Matty Cash: Battled all game with Jeremy Doku and though he was booked for a push on the Belgian, he managed more tackles than any other player.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

After a brief flash where England thought they scored in the corner but Anna Davies' knee was in touch, they cheaply give the ball away and Tamika Upton broke two tackles before Kelleher crossed.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

The Moneyist tackles a thorny question after a woman’s longtime partner died and left her his house — much to the chagrin of his grown children from a past marriage.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

I bounce over to Brayden, but before I reach him, Malik tackles me.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

Graham said the scheme tackled the class barrier facing writers and helped them avoid "giving up completely".

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

"Those engaging in unlawful activities and conspiracies under the guise of labour movements will be tackled with an iron hand," he said after meeting industry leaders on Monday.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh tackled that question during his press conference after the central bank’s latest rate decision, which matched expectations.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

Goodwin and her colleagues tackled this problem by examining rare events known as tidal disruption events.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Annie tackled Luke, bringing him down to the mat and pretending to wrestle him until she was simply holding him in her arms.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

Police Scotland said it was committed to tackling all forms of child sexual exploitation, regardless of the passage of time.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Campbell, a fourth-year player who made his first Pro Bowl last season, was lying face down and motionless on the field after tackling Vikings tight end T.J.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

Construction companies are also tackling another issue: workplace harassment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Under this accord, nations set 23 global targets for 2030 including protecting 30 percent of land and oceans, tackling pollution and invasive species, and restoring degraded ecosystems.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

At the last moment, she leaped to one side, tackling Annabeth.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan


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