plunge in
phrasal verb
plunged in; plunging in; plunges in
1
: to push (something) into something quickly and forcefully
The nurse grabbed his arm and plunged the needle in.
2
: to start doing something with enthusiasm and energy
It was a big project, so we all just had to plunge in and get started.
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Software stocks plunged in early February following the release of a new tool from Anthropic that tailors its model for work in specific industries like legal and finance.
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Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Appraisals that were filed as part of the Santa Clara County Superior Court lawsuit show that the apartment hub’s value has plunged in recent years.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Software stocks have plunged in recent weeks following the release of AI tools that promise to automate tasks like writing documents and managing payrolls.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The joint litigation claim, which was first filed in 2024, seeks 177 million pounds ($241 million), plus interest, from the company to make up for the plunges in share price following the imbroglio.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
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Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Appraisals that were filed as part of the Santa Clara County Superior Court lawsuit show that the apartment hub’s value has plunged in recent years.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Software stocks have plunged in recent weeks following the release of AI tools that promise to automate tasks like writing documents and managing payrolls.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The joint litigation claim, which was first filed in 2024, seeks 177 million pounds ($241 million), plus interest, from the company to make up for the plunges in share price following the imbroglio.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Plunge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plunge%20in. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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