- present participle of grapple.
grappling
Example Sentences
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"Possibly some sort of close inspection and grappling satellite would be another possibility as well."
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
In his post, Amodei urged “building AI at a balanced rate that aims to ensure its safety while still achieving its benefits and grappling with important geopolitical dilemmas.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 12, 2026
A new book to explore: Marlon James’ new book, The Disappearers, follows a group of gay men grappling with extreme homophobia in 1980s Jamaica.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
Scriptures demanded grappling with human nature, sin and salvation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
When I fall into the life of someone grappling, I have to mirror their strength, and sometimes surpass it, because I am less prepared.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
