grapple with
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"She had to grapple with all the connotations that came with that," Walsh said.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
The European Central Bank is likely to raise interest rates on Thursday, a move that could foreshadow similar action from the Federal Reserve and other central banks as policymakers grapple with rising inflation.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
They typically don’t hold on to big positions in a single company, and once SpaceX goes public, schools with larger positions will have to grapple with the volatility associated with public markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Some have been deported, others remain in immigration proceedings, and many families continue to grapple with the economic and emotional fallout.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Despite all that, she still found time to tell us stories, teach us tribal songs and pose riddles for us to grapple with, as we all gathered around the smouldering embers of the brazier.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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