as in approaching
to start work on energetically
once I clean the kitchen, I think I'll tackle the bathroom
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Recent Examples of tackling
According to its website, RIC has diverse research teams, each tackling unique challenges in robotics and AI.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
In reality, the best results often come from tackling one issue at a time, which makes the process smoother and easier for your team to accept.
—Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Driven by the alarming rate of unintended pregnancies and the barriers faced by women in accessing contraceptives, this company is tackling the challenge head-on with a two-pronged approach.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The best vitamin C serums are among the most effective skin-care products for tackling the peskiest skin-care concerns, including dullness, discoloration, and dark spots.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
In reality, the best results often come from tackling one issue at a time, which makes the process smoother and easier for your team to accept.
—Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Driven by the alarming rate of unintended pregnancies and the barriers faced by women in accessing contraceptives, this company is tackling the challenge head-on with a two-pronged approach.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The best vitamin C serums are among the most effective skin-care products for tackling the peskiest skin-care concerns, including dullness, discoloration, and dark spots.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tackling
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Identifying and addressing these core issues sustains morale while driving real progress.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Similar to linebacker, the Bears’ moves up front this offseason make addressing safety a possibility in the draft.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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By undertaking deep work to improve executive function skills, teens can gain the tools to navigate real-world responsibilities.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the company is undertaking large scale growth projects, making significant progress with the commissioning of the Vargem Grande 1 project’s wet processing operations in September, one month ahead of schedule.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
9 Dec. 2024
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The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities recently launched a campaign attacking the governor for allowing the state’s overreliance on property taxes to worsen and for seeking to slash summer work programs that assist the state’s troubled youths.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Moyes is likely to spend the summer focusing on improving the squad’s attacking output.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Tackling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tackling. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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