tackle
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In response, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen tasked the panel to come up with advice backed by evidence on how the 27-nation bloc should tackle the issue.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
A large-scale wildfire in north Wales as been declared a major incident by emergency services, as firefighters tackle fires across England and Wales during the record-breaking heatwave.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
At first glance, when it appeared that Embolo had fallen under a rough tackle, the referee initially issued a yellow card to Argentina’s Leandro Paredes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Looking on in street clothes was 6-foot-5, 305-pound offensive tackle Lucas Rhoa, a Texas commit who can’t wait to throw his weight around when the pads come on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
All that money that could help other species or other conservation efforts or tackle human problems such as homelessness or poverty—for one species?
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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The second go-round of this anthology features an all-star cast, including Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan, and tackles wealth inequity through wildly escalating antics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Sisu tackles her missions in the rubble left by Venezuela's two earthquakes with the same determination and energy she uses to chase her favorite toy, an orange and blue ball.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Fly-half Dan Edwards missed a second conversion, perhaps the effect of a difficult afternoon as he found himself the victim of thunderous tackles.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
He had 31 tackles and an interception last season before going on injured reserve because of a shoulder injury on Dec. 1.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
“More like kicking the people in the face,” Young Square Cop said; he was short and square, built like one of those guys who blocked tackles in college football.
From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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For example, a program that helps people manage diabetes could also be expanded to address related cardiometabolic risks such as high cholesterol and hypertension, allowing multiple connected health issues to be tackled together.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
Bloomberg Intelligence senior ETF strategist Eric Balchunas raised the question in a report published earlier this week, while several popular investing podcasts have also tackled the topic recently.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Washington's top diplomat tackled the sporting controversy a day after Balogun was given a red card in the 2-0 US win.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
The day’s lesson tackled “style,” that elusive, ultra-subjective choice of expression.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
In rugby, when you’re tackled, you have to let go of the ball.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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Firefighters have been tackling the blaze on Conwy Mountain and the Sychnant Pass in Conwy county since Sunday morning.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Firefighters are tackling a large blaze which broke out at a historic building on Edinburgh's Princes Street in the early hours.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Warsh has stressed the importance of tackling inflation and markets priced in a greater risk of interest rates moving up as a result.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
But you can structure your work-from-home days or your summer Fridays so that you’re getting your work done while also tackling some of those pesky personal tasks like paying bills or getting dinner ready.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Getting to the top of any given mountain was considered much less important than how one got there: prestige was earned by tackling the most unforgiving routes with minimal equipment, in the boldest style imaginable.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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