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    tackling

    US /'tæklɪŋ/

    ・

    UK /'tæklɪŋ/

    B2
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To start working on a difficult problem
    They are tackling the smallest problem first
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To grab and throw a person to the ground
    The man is tackling the runner
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Attempt to force a person to the ground
    The tackling of a running man is difficult
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To seize, stop, or throw down an opponent, especially in football or other sports.
    The team is focusing on tackling techniques during practice.

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    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • that support are in the north or the midlands. That is the frontline of our approach to tackling

      that support are in the north or the midlands. That is the frontline of our approach to tackling

    • That is the front line of our approach to tackling inequality in education outcomes.

      That is the front line of our approach to tackling inequality in education outcomes.

    B1

    Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World

    10:27Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World
    • I hope you've seen we're acting on it, positioning our firm's long term future and tackling the issues that have held us back head on.

      I hope you've seen we're acting on it, positioning our firm's long term future and tackling the issues that have held us back head on.

    • tackling the issues that have held us back head on.

      tackling the issues that have held us back head on.

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • TACKLING IT, FROM ALTERNATIVE

      TACKLING IT, FROM ALTERNATIVE

    B1

    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • are the differences between the two of you as to how you would go about tackling the

      are the differences between the two of you as to how you would go about tackling the

    • And the question is this: what are the differences between the two of you as to how you would go about tackling the deficit problem in this country?

      And the question is this: what are the differences between the two of you as to how you would go about tackling the deficit problem in this country?

    B1

    The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist

    18:20The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist
    • …for tackling climate change

      …for tackling climate change

    B1

    How to Argue in English Confidently? (Tips and expressions)

    13:00How to Argue in English Confidently? (Tips and expressions)
    • Today, we're tackling a skill that's both challenging and fun, how to argue or debate confidently in English.

      Today, we're tackling a skill that's both challenging and fun, how to argue or debate confidently in English.

    • Today we're tackling a skill that's both challenging and fun: how to argue or debate confidently in English.

      Today we're tackling a skill that's both challenging and fun: how to argue or debate confidently in English.

    A2

    Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy | BBC News

    07:28Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy | BBC News
    • Gene therapy is making huge strides in tackling rare diseases, so the outlook has never been so promising.

      Gene therapy is making huge strides in tackling rare diseases, so the outlook has never been so promising.

    • Gene therapy is making huge strides in tackling rare diseases, so the outlook has never been so promising.

      Gene therapy is making huge strides in tackling rare diseases, so the outlook has never been so promising.

    B1

    10 Tourist Mistakes Americans MUST AVOID In Europe

    14:1410 Tourist Mistakes Americans MUST AVOID In Europe
    • I get that, but my preferred way of tackling this rather than trying to see an entire country or even multiple entire countries in one trip is to focus on one specific region of a country and go deep there.

      I get that, but my preferred way of tackling this rather than trying to see an entire country or even multiple entire countries in one trip is to focus on one specific region of a country and go deep there.

    • But my preferred way of tackling this, rather than trying to see an entire country or even multiple entire countries in one trip, is to focus on one specific region of a country and go deep there.

      But my preferred way of tackling this, rather than trying to see an entire country or even multiple entire countries in one trip, is to focus on one specific region of a country and go deep there.

    A2

    You can change your life in 6 months, here is how to do it

    06:51You can change your life in 6 months, here is how to do it
    • When I did this two years ago, I tried tackling everything at once, getting fit, starting to meditate, starting a five business, the works, and all of that lasted all of two weeks.

      When I did this two years ago, I tried tackling everything at once, getting fit, starting to meditate, starting a five business, the works, and all of that lasted all of two weeks.

    • When I did this 2 years ago, I tried tackling everything at once: getting fit, starting to meditate, starting a side business.

      When I did this 2 years ago, I tried tackling everything at once: getting fit, starting to meditate, starting a side business.

    B1

    Annoying Orange - Easter Supercut

    17:38Annoying Orange - Easter Supercut
    • Today Little Apple and I are tackling a classic: the Chubby Bunny Challenge!

      Today Little Apple and I are tackling a classic: the Chubby Bunny Challenge!

    • Today, Little Apple and I are tackling a classic, the Chubby Bunny Challenge.

      Today, Little Apple and I are tackling a classic, the Chubby Bunny Challenge.

    B2