How do you use Grappled in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, plus the exact meaning.
Grappled in a sentence
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Grappled meaning
simple past and past participle of grapple
Using Grappled
- The main meaning on this page is: simple past and past participle of grapple
- In the example corpus, grappled often appears in combinations such as: grappled with, has grappled, they grappled.
Context around Grappled
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.1 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 11 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Grappled
- In this selection, "grappled" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, people, country, industry and dewey stand out and add context to how "grappled" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 000 has grappled with a and actor has grappled with his. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "grappled" sits close to words such as afterthought, avatars and basingstoke, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with grappled
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The art world has grappled with social stratification, including caste and class. (12 words)
Carter escaped the pin at one, then grappled Dewey for a front-face legsweep facebuster. (15 words)
The industry grappled with supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and the relentless pace of technological change. (16 words)
Different communities answered this question in various ways, yet they all grappled with what choice caused the least harm while also creating the best outcome in both the short term and the long term in light of the realities on the ground they faced. (44 words)
In the over 60-second clip, multiple people grappled as the fight carried over to the luggage conveyor belt, with nearly ten people throwing bows as the brawl splintered into two different areas in the baggage claim area. (38 words)
The party treasurer's report said it had grappled with "a number of known challenges" and said preparations for a possible snap election during last year's political chaos had been costly. (32 words)
Example sentences (20)
Although the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World actor has grappled with his place in Hollywood, the variety and volume of roles he has booked suggest that he made a fair decision.
A National Police Federation spokesperson said the man "exploded out of the open car door and attacked PC Brimacombe who was repeatedly stabbed as they grappled on the ground".
Biden has also grappled with anemic approval and favorability ratings that suggest voters are discontent with both politicians.
Carter escaped the pin at one, then grappled Dewey for a front-face legsweep facebuster.
Chambers was charged with assault after she grappled with her ex-partner during a series of altercations at his home in Barrow.
He referred to reports by a Jewish prison visitor who said Leifer had shared with her experiences of nightmares and hallucinations, as she grappled with isolation from her family in Israel.
In the over 60-second clip, multiple people grappled as the fight carried over to the luggage conveyor belt, with nearly ten people throwing bows as the brawl splintered into two different areas in the baggage claim area.
South Africa has grappled with an uptick in illegal migrants entering the country through its northern border with Zimbabwe.
Stock photo: Getty Images Less than 50 percent of pupils regularly attended school in term 3 last year as the country grappled with Covid-19 and a spike in winter illnesses.
Subsequent efforts at 86 kg proved futile as she grappled with difficulty rising from the squatting position, leading to the bar falling on her back.
The art world has grappled with social stratification, including caste and class.
The industry grappled with supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and the relentless pace of technological change.
The party treasurer's report said it had grappled with "a number of known challenges" and said preparations for a possible snap election during last year's political chaos had been costly.
There was little support available as she struggled with addictions, tried to cope with the suicides of friends and family and grappled with poor mental health.
Vermont’s largest city, with a population of over 44,000, has grappled with a rise in gun violence.
Another issue when dealing with term limits that we grappled with at the Legislature is how long term limits should be.
As Norris grappled with Verstappen Russell, unsighted, pulled out from fourth on the grid to take command.
As the bride’s family grappled with the shock, Mehtab married one of his cousins later the same day.
China has long grappled with telecom fraud and illegal online gambling syndicates in its Southeast Asian backyard.
Different communities answered this question in various ways, yet they all grappled with what choice caused the least harm while also creating the best outcome in both the short term and the long term in light of the realities on the ground they faced.
Common combinations with grappled
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: