Pronunciation: /ˈɡræpəl wɪð/
verb to struggle or engage in a physical or mental fight or contest
A1 She grapples with her shoelaces to tie them properly.
A2 The students grappled with the difficult math problem for hours.
B1 The company is grappling with the decision of whether to expand internationally.
B2 The politician grappled with the ethical dilemma of accepting the bribe.
C1 The scientist grappled with the complex theories of quantum physics.
C2 The artist grappled with his inner demons to create his masterpiece.
preposition used to indicate that someone is dealing with or trying to solve a problem or difficult situation
A1 She is grappling with the concept of multiplication in math class.
A2 The children grapple with tying their shoelaces for the first time.
B1 The team is grappling with the decision of whether to expand their business internationally.
B2 The politician grappled with public opinion on the controversial issue.
C1 The scientist grappled with the ethical implications of his groundbreaking research.
C2 The artist grappled with capturing the essence of human emotion in her latest masterpiece.
formal The team of researchers continues to grapple with the complexities of the data analysis.
informal I've been grappling with this math problem for hours and still can't figure it out.
slang He's really been grappling with his decision to quit his job and travel the world.
figurative She grappled with her emotions as she tried to make sense of the situation.
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