grappling

noun

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

Examples of grappling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Beyond grappling with their own mental health struggles, employees are also worried about their coworkers. Will Daniel, Fortune, 26 June 2024 In grappling with the security dilemma, a state may be left with only bad options. Charles L. Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024 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 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 15 Jul. 2024.

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