as in approached
to start work on energetically
once I clean the kitchen, I think I'll tackle the bathroom
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Recent Examples of tackled
Skeletor is a legendary comic book villain, but nothing Leto hasn't tackled before.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Angel tackled darker themes than its predecessor while still maintaining the quippy lightness that makes Joss Whedon’s masterpieces, well, masterpieces.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
After the readings will be a conversation about the cultural impact of both series, which tackled an array of social issues and were both led by women.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
One of those resulted in a safety as Zach Harrison tackled Raiders running back Alexander Mattison in the end zone in the second quarter.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
By the way, my first story in the series last December tackled what to do when the grandparents want to spoil kids with holiday gifts.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Montgomery remained in the game after his legs were wrapped up while being tackled in the second quarter.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Clyburn, who had previously commended Biden for pardoning 11 people convicted of simple marijuana possession, said his action tackled injustice.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Emerging providers have tackled these challenges head-on by focusing on speed, cost, and accessibility.
—Dean Debiase, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Angel tackled darker themes than its predecessor while still maintaining the quippy lightness that makes Joss Whedon’s masterpieces, well, masterpieces.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
After the readings will be a conversation about the cultural impact of both series, which tackled an array of social issues and were both led by women.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
One of those resulted in a safety as Zach Harrison tackled Raiders running back Alexander Mattison in the end zone in the second quarter.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
By the way, my first story in the series last December tackled what to do when the grandparents want to spoil kids with holiday gifts.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Montgomery remained in the game after his legs were wrapped up while being tackled in the second quarter.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Clyburn, who had previously commended Biden for pardoning 11 people convicted of simple marijuana possession, said his action tackled injustice.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Emerging providers have tackled these challenges head-on by focusing on speed, cost, and accessibility.
—Dean Debiase, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackled
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Following the match, Giulia addressed her defeat.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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This isn't the first time Bader addressed negative comments on her videos.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Canada attacked more fervently afterwards .—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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As the graph below shows, Bournemouth have primarily attacked down their left flank this season, with the axis between Dean Huijsen at left centre-back, wing-back Kerkez and winger Antoine Semenyo proving crucial.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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While Tanner Scott is atop their list, and the club pursued a trade of Devin Williams, there is still a multitude of options available.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Wreckage, oil and human remains washed up on beaches from South Florida to Long Island, New York, and horrified civilians watched from Atlantic City’s boardwalk as German subs pursued and sank merchant ships in broad daylight.—
David Wolman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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