grapple

Example Sentences

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But some retailers have since said they weren’t worried about higher gas prices, even as consumers grapple with nearly a half-decade of more expensive essentials.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

"We desperately need more of these land-to-ocean connection studies if we're to fully grapple with the problem of global warming and the effects it will have on coastal ecosystems."

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

MomTok inspired the Hulu reality show “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” which follows eight women in Salt Lake City who grapple with their relationship with the church.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

A farmer has warned that it is "inevitable" that the cost of potatoes in shops will increase as producers grapple to cope with the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

And because I knew of no way to grapple with this thing, I felt doubly cast out.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright