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coping

[koh-ping] / ˈkoʊ pɪŋ /


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The ability to compartmentalize, a coping skill that is often learned young, can be beneficial.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

Death imagery as a bulwark against fear of death is so well known that it is covered under the psychological umbrella of Terror Management Theory as a coping mechanism.

From Slate Jul. 10, 2026

The pro-enema Reddit user coping with Stage 4 cancer posted that they do three coffee enemas daily.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Camps are coping with higher expenses, like many businesses.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

She had great difficulty coping with his imperiousness: “I want to play chess!” he’d demand, with all the pomposity of a crown prince talking to a servant.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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