Meaning of the word "grapple with" in English

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grapple with

US /ˈɡræp.əl wɪθ/
UK /ˈɡræp.əl wɪθ/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to struggle to deal with or overcome a difficulty or challenge

Example:
The government is grappling with the economic crisis.
She had to grapple with the complex legal terms.
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