tangle with
Example Sentences
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Late last week, it appeared likely that Starmer might survive in the medium term, not least because no plausible challenger seemed ready to tangle with Labour’s complicated rules for ousting a party leader.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
When ILA supporters haven’t had to fend off complaints from observers about their demands and the strike calendar, they’ve had to tangle with another inconvenient talking point: the whole mob thing.
From Slate • Oct. 3, 2024
Pastoralists who tangle with wildlife might lose livestock and income or suffer injury or death.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2024
Turner's late tangle with Forest substitute Harry Toffolo allowed Mohamed Salah to slot home Liverpool's final goal in their 3-0 victory, which was the scoreline Chris had gone for too.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2023
The corporals had no heart for a tangle with the Scotsmen, who could no longer be bothered with them.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
