as in to address
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
a medical ethicist who grapples with extremely difficult questions all the time
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Parker addressed this mistake during a press conference just days later.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025 -
The best modern iterations address these shortcomings.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Feb. 2025
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Sörensen said Martinez is well equipped to handle that role.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Kids who communicate well, handle emotions effectively and build healthy relationships aren’t just naturally skilled at social interactions.—
Kelsey Mora, Contributor,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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Einstein need to learn how to manipulate concrete Just after the announcement that a new jail was coming, Einstein began plotting, according to FBI records.—
Keith Sharon,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The president’s special commission now has an unprecedented ability to view and manipulate information at many federal agencies.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Only two tracks have managed to lead the Hot Dance/Pop Songs list since its inception six weeks ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The park service maintains and manages more than 400 natural, cultural, and recreational sites, along with about 26,000 historic structures.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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The man was treated at an area hospital for injuries, which were not caused by gunfire.—
Jason Green,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Of course, if a patient is found to have an underlying condition, the priority is treating the condition, which may address the cankers, too. Don’t forget nutrition.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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The government took a necessary step by requiring airlines to issue flight vouchers to infected passengers starting this spring.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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An image taken from the cellphone of one of the suspects shows multiple items -- including wristwatches, jewelry and $10,000 in cash -- stolen from Burrow's home in Anderson Township in December 2024, according to the complaint.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Originally, no alcohol was supposed to be served there, says the tech company sales executive who commissioned the event, but Sicily Lifestyle managed to negotiate to have wine.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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Top diplomats from the U.S. and Russia met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss how to improve relations and negotiate an end to the war, without any Ukrainian officials present at the meeting.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Grapple (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grapple%20%28with%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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