tackling

Example Sentences

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Dozens of firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a number of sheds in Newtownards.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

"This research represents an important step toward the development of advanced materials capable of tackling one of the world's most persistent environmental contaminants," he concludes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

In recent months, Bass has revamped her messaging, saying she’s been tackling problems that have “been around for multiple decades,” such as homelessness, sluggish police hiring and trash-strewn streets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

She is also expected talk about plans to create jobs, invest £4bn to build new hospitals, tackling environmental issues and raising school standards.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

One pretends to be a tiger and jumps straight through the paper screen, tackling his opponent without bothering to see what he was posing as.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman