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coming to grips with

VERB

deal with

Synonyms

WEAK

bear bite the bullet brace brave confront contend cope with endure face go to the mat grapple with make a stand stomach suffer sustain take withstand

Example Sentences

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While GM sold a record number of electric vehicles in the quarter, the automaker is coming to grips with its over-investment in the technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

In Tokyo, she dedicated her medal to "everyone in our lovely little land" as the world was still coming to grips with life post-Covid.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024

The reduced target reflects the substantial dimming of expectations for sales of battery-powered cars and trucks that automakers are now coming to grips with.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2023

Many institute leaders are coming to grips with the idea that relying almost exclusively on an aging volunteer workforce isn’t the most sustainable long-term strategy.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2023

I heard he realized he’s gay and he’s coming to grips with it.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini