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tackled

/ˈtækəld/ /ˈtækld/

Meanings
verb
To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into him or her.

Examples :

"The security guard tackled the thief running out of the store. "
sport action body police military war

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linebacker noun

/ˈlaɪnˌbækər/

The defensive players who are in position behind the defensive linemen and in front of the safeties and cornerbacks and whose principal responsibilities are to tackle runners and to defend against shorter passes

"The linebacker corralled the runner who had slipped through the hole."

Illustration sentence

sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration slamming

slamming verb

/ˈslæmɪŋ/

To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise.

"Here are a few options, ordered from simplest to slightly more complex: 1. He was angry and started slamming doors. 2. She was upset and slamming pots and pans in the kitchen. 3. The wind was so strong it kept slamming the gate shut. "

Illustration breaking

breaking verb

/ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/

To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.

"If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."

Illustration testament

testament noun

/ˈtɛst.ə.mənt/

A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).

"My grandmother's testament clearly stated that her house would go to my uncle. "

Illustration interested

interested verb

/ˈɪntəɹɛstəd/

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

"The teacher's passionate presentation interested the students in learning more about the rainforest. "

Illustration security

security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

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overcome noun

/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ /ˌoʊvəɹˈkʌm/

The burden or recurring theme in a song.

"The song's constant worry about failing the exam was its main overcome. "

Illustration opponent

opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

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together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

Illustration challenging

challenging verb

/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

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attempting verb

/əˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/

To try.

"The student is attempting to answer the difficult question. "