grapple

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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

To grapple with AI is a worthy endeavor for any filmmaker.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

As Europe begins to grapple with its need for greater growth, the question is whether its current energy policy can support necessary reindustrialization while meeting the massive power demands of a burgeoning AI economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

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

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright