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to wrestle
01
to engage in a physical competition involving holds, maneuvers, and grappling, often as part of a sport or for recreation
Intransitive
Examples
Athletes often wrestle in competitions to demonstrate strength and skill.
02
to struggle in an effort to overcome a challenging or opposing force
Intransitive: to wrestle with a challenge
Examples
The team currently wrestles with the challenges of adapting to the new business environment.
03
to think deeply or struggle mentally with a complex idea, decision, or problem
Intransitive: to wrestle with a thought or idea
Examples
She wrestled with the idea of leaving her job for months before making a decision.
04
to handle or move something with difficulty, often requiring physical strength or effort
Transitive: to wrestle sth somewhere
Examples
He wrestled the heavy box onto the shelf, struggling with its weight.
Wrestle
01
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
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