as in to wade (in or into)
to start work on energetically
the first morning back at work was spent diving into the huge pile of e-mails that had accumulated over the previous two weeks
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His speed, ball-carrying, and tackling ability would be a major plus to United’s squad.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
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Across the world, groups of activists, teachers and psychologists are tackling one of the planet's most daunting problems with laughter, dancing, hugs and most especially joy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ships near the blockade face US warnings Vessels that approach the blockade, which is being enforced in Iran’s territorial seas and international waters and not in the Strait of Hormuz, get a warning, Caine said.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The then victim approached Webster's guard truck and Webster allegedly stabbed him, according to prosecutors.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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The bills, passed by legislative Democrats, broadly require cities — especially those on the Front Range — to implement various zoning changes and undertake detailed planning to ease and incentivize housing development.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Dive (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive%20%28into%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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