grapple

(eg. fire, flower, freedom )

grapple /ˈɡræ pəl/ ?

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(n) a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
(n) a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
(n) the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
(v) come to terms with
(v) to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match

The bad news is that unlike Canada, few other NATO countries have begun to grapple with the urgency of 21st century threats or the sacrifices needed to deal with them.
When man-eating trees run amok in the script, the soundmen drag a real tree into the studio, grapple with it to give the proper effect.
The first, and easier one to grapple with, is how to deal with Obama.

"Assessments of how much is warranted could be affected by changes in the international environment as well as by developments in the domestic economy. These are matters the Board will need to grapple with over the period ahead," Stevens said.
on Sep 17, 2007 By: Glenn Stevens Source: Forbes
Finchem said the book does not violate the American tour regulations, although "it is clear that he continues to be concerned about and grapple with significant personal challenges."
on May 1, 2006 By: Tim Finchem Source: Sydney Morning Herald
"This is a really troubling case," Mr Iemma said. "It highlights the difficulty of the job that DoCS workers grapple with every single day."
on Nov 10, 2007 By: Morris Iemma Source: The Australian