grapple
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People who wonder why the cost of Social Security and Medicare keep going up have to grapple mostly with one word: demographics.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
The decision came as central banks globally grapple with uncertainty generated by the conflict, which began in late February.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
"She had to grapple with all the connotations that came with that," Walsh said.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Policymakers will have to grapple with long-lasting risks exposed by the conflict.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
Knot hurled a rope ladder grapple up over the rail, then rushed up the side with Vine close behind.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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