tackling

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Tuchel's long examination of the options open to him continued on Saturday with the sight of two separate teams, one for each half, tackling a low-key friendly against New Zealand in Tampa's searing heat.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“It’s up to the states to start tackling this trafficking problem, because unfortunately, you’re not going to have the support of the ATF,” she said.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Still, such projects play to Musk’s strength of tackling hard physical problems through innovative—and sometimes controversial—ways.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

That’s how we’ve been tackling it, and so we’re really proud of how robust the program is now.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Midway through the second half, the score was still 5-0 when the Fugees were called for a foul in the box for slide tackling from behind.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John