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tackle

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






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Although many were clutching their pearls over what the U.K. tabloids dubbed Megxit, Prince Harry and Markle used their time on the golden coast to tackle a variety of lifestyle, media and entertainment projects.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

Targeted adjustments to the welfare system based on regional differences are also intended to tackle the country’s mental-health crisis, one of the leading causes of youth inactivity.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Chargers center Tyler Biadasz went down after 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell on his left leg during a drill.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

Minutes from the Fed’s July meeting shed light on a deepening divide among rate-setters about how to tackle inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

I haven’t even said hello to Sara, and these three are already playing tackle tag in the front yard.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

Phase two, to be completed within five years, tackles the more extensive changes closest to the home, including the one-foot vegetation-free safety zone and replacement of combustible gates.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

The home side put some daylight between themselves and Toulouse on 51 minutes when Eseh came off the bench to power through three tackles to score under the posts.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

"Plastic waste is accumulating at alarming rates, and clean hydrogen is essential for decarbonizing energy. This technology tackles both of these challenges in a creative and scalable way."

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

The messaging from both super PAC operations tackles the issue of state regulations.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

This saint tackles difficult situations, matters of life and death.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

So the head of communications, for instance, became the head of finance as they tackled issues.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

LFB said the cause of the fire was not yet known, but firefighters tackled a blaze at the same facility in June.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Paula Fenton's bungalow in Willenhall, West Midlands, was among several homes damaged when a fire spread through gardens in the street, as firefighters tackled multiple fires in the region on Thursday.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Firefighters have tackled a small blaze at the site of a coastal wildfire that burned for five days on the Isle of Wight.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

“You can't just find—” The deathbull tackled her, licking her cheeks and sniffing her hair.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

Chacin said the expanded police presence could help stem violence, but that tackling organized crime required, above all, following the money -- investigating how the proceeds are laundered and who is benefitting most.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

He pledged on Monday that the government would convene the first national summit dedicated to tackling rough sleeping later in the year.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

Even with the U.A.E.’s newly announced measures, tackling that parallel financing web would remain a challenge, analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

That led her to co-found the Coalition Against Stalkerware, an international working group tackling the problem of software tools frequently used to spy on unknowing romantic partners.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

Twig yelped, practically tackling me into a hug.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller




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