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To have accepted
Past tense for to energetically devote, or begin devoting, effort to something
“A network of experts is being set up across the country to tackle this serious issue.”
Past tense for to grab someone or something aggressively
“He was able to tackle the intruder before asking his wife to call the police.”
Past tense for to bring someone to the ground by grabbing them aggressively
“He managed to tackle the large man to the floor, holding him so that they lay for a moment in the spoons position.”
Past tense for to brawl with someone, especially by grabbing them aggressively
“After trying to tackle each other, they fell to the ground and couldn't stop laughing.”
Past tense for to initiate a discussion with (someone) about a disputed or sensitive issue
“A journalist would then tackle the congresswoman about the alleged misappropriation of funds.”
Past tense for to take the first step into something
Past tense for to face, resist or oppose with boldness or courage
Past tense for to attempt (something)
(a particular topic or subject) Past tense for to provide insight into
Past tense for to confront or come up against
Past tense for to put an end to
Past tense for to take action because of a given event
Past tense for to act on, or put into action, a request
Past tense for to ward off or put up an opposition to (an attack)
Past tense for to conduct or devote oneself to
Past tense for to tackle or battle through a task with determination and focus, or to buckle down and do it
Past tense for to overcome any challenges that a situation presents
Past tense for to accost or intercept unexpectedly
(engage in) Past tense for to participate or become involved in
Past tense for to (attempt to) grab or capture suddenly, especially by lunging at
Having been tried or attempted
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