tackling with vs tackling by

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct preposition to use after 'tackling' is 'tackling' followed by the object directly. Therefore, the correct phrase is 'tackling an issue' or 'tackling a problem'.

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tackling with

This phrase is incorrect. The preposition 'with' is not used after 'tackling'.

Incorrect. The correct preposition to use after 'tackling' is the object directly, such as 'tackling an issue' or 'tackling a problem'.

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Anyone who has already experienced this problem knows that this is a major problem which you can normally only consider tackling with very good legal cover.
Implementation of aligned legal provisions, which the applicant countries are tackling with differing degrees of success, above all calls for functioning administrative structures, i.e. the creation of the necessary administrative capacity and control bodies.
This option would involve the setting up of a comprehensive, dedicated legal framework for tackling IS with independent procedures for assessment and intervention taking into account existing legislation.
I believe the Brenner base-level project is one of the most important European projects that need tackling, with a view to making north-south traffic environment-friendly and efficient.
Council Decision (2004/920/EC) of 22 December 2004 on tackling vehicle crime with cross-border implications, in OJ L 389 of 30.12.2004, p.
I hope that Mr Jarzembowski achieves equally good results when tackling the Council with regard to measures to help the elderly and pensioners.
This has given rise to frustration, but Commissioner Nielson is tackling these problems with some vigour.
Council Decision of 22 December 2004 on tackling vehicle crime with cross-border implications
Media reports and queries from citizens have drawn my attention to counter-measures apparently taken by Greece in connection with tackling the budget crisis in order to fight corruption.
It is also important from a Hungarian perspective that, as many of us have proposed, the legislation should also deal with tackling soil acidification.
Innovation is the best way of successfully tackling the challenges with which the European Union is currently faced.
The Union is working towards a common approach of energy policy - with countries tackling together the need for more secure, competitive and sustainable energy for Europe.
The Council adopted in June 2003 a series of resolutions on tackling the problems associated with drug abuse.
We therefore concentrated to begin with on tackling the problem of where they occur in large quantities.
As I am sure you know, this is an issue of great concern to a lot of people across the European Union, and they will want to know that we are tackling it with a great degree of urgency.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I believe that a crucial point is that, in the international community, and obviously in our Europe, there cannot and must not be any divisions where tackling relations with Iran is concerned.
Council Decision of... [on tackling vehicle crime with cross-border implications]
The Commission proposal is well in line with the Council Decision of 22 December 2004 on tackling vehicle crime with cross-border implications (2004/919/EC).
In its response to my question on the EU-wide recognition of entitlements for the disabled, the Commission stated that tackling problems associated with intra-EU mobility was its main objective.
Today, we require new ways and techniques of tackling terrorism, with due respect shown for the freedom of individuals and guarantees of security for our society.

Alternatives:

tackling an issue
tackling a problem

tackling by

This phrase is incorrect. The preposition 'by' is not used after 'tackling'.