as in wading (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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Pop on the pet power brush for tackling smaller surface areas prone to pet hair build up, like couches, armchairs, pet beds, and carpeted stairs.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025 -
The original has a larger tank capacity (a whopping 48 ounces in comparison to the mini’s 16-ounce tank) that might be a better fit for people who are tackling messes left and right throughout their home.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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The pullback is now approaching both its flat 200-day moving average and a key support zone in the low-380s— a critical level that marked the breakout point in late July and the breakdown zone from March.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Brown believes that, along with effort, ease and rest in relationships will become increasingly necessary when approaching love and choosing long-term partners, no matter gender.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Diving (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diving%20%28into%29. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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