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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Democrats offered the legislation, which failed on a party-line vote, ahead of a fast-approaching July 1 deadline, when the borrowing limits will take effect for Americans nationwide.
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With America’s 250th anniversary approaching, Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said Democrats are busy sulking while the country prepares to celebrate the nation’s history and achievements.
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“Diving (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diving%20%28into%29. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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