tackle
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The head of refereeing said Johnston's tackle did not meet the "criteria" in terms of "excessive force", "brutality" and "endangering the safety of an opponent".
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The EU in recent years has tried to tackle the imbalance through higher tariffs and a wave of anti-subsidy probes in the clean tech sector, leading to increased trade frictions between Brussels and Beijing.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Waymo is rolling out a new driverless taxi to help the company expand into more cities and tackle tougher driving conditions, including snowy roads, the company announced Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
If that deal came together, it would give negotiators more time to reach a final agreement that would tackle thornier issues surrounding sanctions relief and Iran’s nuclear program.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
“I’ve always worked alone. Of course, it’s your decision—I’ll do whatever you say. But I’d just as soon tackle Polokov right now, without waiting for Kadalyi to hit town.”
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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