How to Use take the plunge in a Sentence
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Take this as your sign to take the plunge and get the fringe.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2023
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Not ready to take the plunge on a pricey pair of boots just yet?
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
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Or, take the plunge and paint your walls with one of these crisp hues!
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2023
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So is now a good time to take the plunge, or should investors stay away?
—Dan Weil, WSJ, 4 July 2021
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Don’t let anyone get in your way; take the plunge and do things your way.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
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Bolton took the plunge and signed him for a club-record outlay of £8million.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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But why not take the plunge and treat yourself to a set of hotel linens?
—Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 24 Jan. 2023
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So when should parents take the plunge and equip their kids with these devices?
—Jacqueline Nesi, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2024
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Getting in the habit will be the hardest part, so take the plunge and never look back.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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For those who have been holding out on an immersion blender, now's the time to take the plunge.
—Carly Monardo, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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But more and more women are taking the plunge and booking a ticket for one.
—Claire Volkman, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
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First-time home buyers who can afford it are also taking the plunge.
—Sami Sparber, Axios, 3 Aug. 2024
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Ksubi Streetwear brand Ksubi is taking the plunge into swimwear.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
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For those who have dreamt of living in Germany but are afraid to take the plunge, now's your chance.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Georgia would remain the only state to take the plunge for the next 12 years.
—Manisha Claire, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Nov. 2020
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Bridges and paths run throughout it, and there’s even a diving platform for those brave enough to take the plunge.
—Helena Madden, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2021
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The company has yet to take the plunge, but has now bought itself more time to stay private.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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If your headphones hurt your ears on long flights, this is your sign to take the plunge and get some comfortable ones.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2023
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However, the talks went nowhere so Disney took the plunge and launched its own cruise line.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
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And with sales offering up to 60 percent off, now’s the time to take the plunge.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
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Not all wineries are ready to take the plunge with experimental vines just yet.
—Hollie Stephens, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2022
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This year, close to 400 people took the plunge to ring in the New Year.
—Cbscolorado.com Staff, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Kardashian took the plunge in a black leather bra top with contrasting white spaghetti straps.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
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Lily Allen has never been afraid to take the plunge where her fashion choices are concerned.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
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This 35% deal on the Eufy video doorbell may entice you to take the plunge.
—& John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
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This 40% deal on the Eufy video doorbell may entice you to take the plunge.
—& John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
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Interested in taking the plunge and chopping off some length?
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Drizzle it into balsamic vinaigrette, or take the plunge and whip it into caramel pots de crème.
—Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026
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For those who can take the plunge, be wary of rules that were designed for a world where home prices were lower relative to income.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
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As Venus and Pluto clash, unconscious fears hold you back from taking the plunge.
—USA TODAY, 1 May 2024
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