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reckon with

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reckon with someone or something
to deal with someone or something; to cope with someone or something. I have to reckon with the troublesome Mr. Johnson this afternoon. Mary knew just exactly how she had to reckon with the bill collector.
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reckon with somebody/something
to consider the influence or power that someone or something has He failed to reckon with the bureaucratic skills of the military. You have to reckon with these angry people who just don't like change of any kind.
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We are sure with their expertise and our experience in the region, we shall become a force to reckon with in the construction sector in the very near future.
Looks like she is trying hard to tell the world that she is still a force to reckon with in showbiz.
With the addition of National Industries Group (NIG) as a majority investor, raising its capital to $37 million, it has further strengthened its foundation, and has emerged as a force to reckon with in the business.
 
 
 
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