tackling
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- untackling adjective
Etymology
Origin of tackling
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at tackle, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Discussions have started with tackling rules of origin—or how much foreign content something can have to get a country’s tariff treatment.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
More in Common found that four in five Britons think it is important that the government cares about tackling climate change, including nearly 80% of 2024 Conservative voters.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
In expanding the program, Amazon is now tackling one of the biggest retail businesses in the U.S. and one of the last major purchases that is still difficult to make online: new cars.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 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
Jen’s dad lunged at him, and Luke could picture Jen’s dad tackling him, just as Jen had tackled him all those months ago.
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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