grappling

noun

grap·​pling ˈgra-p(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce grappling (audio)

Examples of grappling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The transition made sense given his grappling background. Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 16 June 2024 The Rock tore a few muscles during the match, which means that the kinetic energy of the first is replaced by staid grappling here. Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2024 The planned Emanuel Nine Memorial will be the city's next step in grappling with its past. Latria Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2023 In an era of faltering global resolve on other challenges, great powers had initially struck an optimistic note in grappling with AI. Aziz Huq, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grappling 

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Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of grappling was in 1582

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“Grappling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grappling. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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