tackle
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Center Tyler Biadasz went down hard after 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell on his left leg during an 11-on-11 drill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Firefighters tackle ongoing blazes as displaced West Midlands residents 'ask to go home'
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
He’s been playing tackle football only since eighth grade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Firefighters worked to tackle a blaze which broke out after the crash, and the flames had been extinguished by Monday evening.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
I’ll be ready to tackle the tougher stuff, like getting Denny and Brandon to talk.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
Pickett, who wore No. 3 last season, was named a freshman All-American after totaling three interceptions and 37 tackles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Source Foundry tackles the tightest bottleneck: tooling for semiconductor manufacturing, starting in lithography.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
"Plastic waste is accumulating at alarming rates, and clean hydrogen is essential for decarbonizing energy. This technology tackles both of these challenges in a creative and scalable way."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
The messaging from both super PAC operations tackles the issue of state regulations.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
“A Miss Teen Dream doesn’t rely on others to solve her problems. She tackles her issues head-on, with a smile and a wave,” said her other self.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
Eighty firefighters tackled the blaze at its height with a helicopter also brought in to drop seawater on the flames.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
At its peak, 80 firefighters tackled the blaze, with Isle of Wight crews supported by firefighters and engines ferried over from the mainland.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Aoísha O'Neill, 18, who is Pearse's sister said establishing a dedicated Minister for Women's Safety and Health would bring together women's issues "so they can be tackled in a more efficient way".
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The fire service declared a major incident on Friday, as more than 100 firefighters tackled the flames at Highlands Farm, near the village of Rettendon, Essex.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Jessie Armstead had been flying by him on the play, and desperate to do something to stop him, Duncan had tackled him.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
That led her to co-found the Coalition Against Stalkerware, an international working group tackling the problem of software tools frequently used to spy on unknowing romantic partners.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
Croatian firefighters were tackling "one of the worst" wildfires in the country's history, fire chief Slavko Tucakovic said, as flames engulfed homes and injured 19 people on the coast.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
It is a complicated question that he answered while tackling your biggest enemies in retirement.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
The region's fire chief Simon Tuhill said there was extensive devastation while Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it was "awful" to see the impact on homes and communities and thanked firefighters tackling the blazes.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
At the last moment, she leaped to one side, tackling Annabeth.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing tackle
Set, Hut! Football Vocabulary
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Words Football Fans Can Master Easily
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
American Football, 2nd Quarter
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
