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tackling

[tak-ling] / ˈtæk lɪŋ /


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“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

Critics have yet to give their verdict on the latest film and how effective it is at tackling the issue of children's relationship with technology.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

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

Getting to the top of any given mountain was considered much less important than how one got there: prestige was earned by tackling the most unforgiving routes with minimal equipment, in the boldest style imaginable.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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