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to grapple with
[phrase form: grapple]
01
to attempt to deal with a challenging or difficult situation or problem
Transitive: to grapple with a difficult situation
Examples
She had to grapple with the loss of a loved one for a long time.
The company is currently grappling with financial difficulties.
02
to physically wrestle or struggle with someone or something
Transitive: to grapple with sb/sth
Examples
The two wrestlers grappled with each other in the ring.
He had to grapple with a heavy object to move it into position.
