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

A spokesperson for the Mayor of London said: "Shoplifting is not a victimless crime and the mayor fully supports the Met Police's data-driven and targeted approach to tackling prolific offenders."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The World Anti-Doping Agency said in October that Kenya had made “significant” progress in tackling doping but the country remains on probation while it seeks to improve its monitoring.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

She is also expected talk about plans to create jobs, invest £4bn to build new hospitals, tackling environmental issues and raising school standards.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“She decided we needed to do an extra scrub down of the bay where we make the salads, so she’s tackling that.”

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden