tackle
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Wootler said authorities were doing all they could to tackle the growing problem, deporting foreigners who overstay their visa and ensuring those who engage in online crime are "punished by our courts".
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Hastings started the 1990 Grand Slam decider and made a famous, shuddering tackle on England winger Rory Underwood as Scotland triumphed 13-7 at Murrayfield.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Along with the high cost of the drugs, some campaigners are concerned that not enough is being done to tackle the root causes of obesity.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
It was a train trip with his grandpa that inspired Lindstrom to tackle challenging topics with a lens that restored dignity to his subjects.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
“I’ve always worked alone. Of course, it’s your decision—I’ll do whatever you say. But I’d just as soon tackle Polokov right now, without waiting for Kadalyi to hit town.”
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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Set, Hut! Football Vocabulary
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American Football, 2nd Quarter
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