as in to tackle
to start work on energetically
waded deep into the repair project and didn't come out of it until four hours later enthusiastically waded into his science fair project
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Upon his arrival, Trautwein signed two transfers from his former school, guard TJ Shanahan and tackle Egan Boyer, and convinced Emeka Ugorji to leave Stanford for the SEC after a promising true freshman season.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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After a foot chase, Leatherman was tackled and taken into custody.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Citing these extenuating circumstances, Ford approached the administration late last year to request temporary tariff relief.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ordinarily, such a case might be undertaken by Bonta’s state Department of Justice.—
Will Swaim,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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It’s built with zero compromises for those who want to undertake daring off-road adventures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Interfaith Advisory Commission would help to coordinate religious services, address the needs of at-risk communities, and provide a platform for education and awareness on integrating different traditions.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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East Sacramento Partnerships for a Livable City sued Sacramento after the council approved the McKinley Village project, alleging city officials violated CEQA by failing to disclose and make efforts to address air quality, public health, traffic, and other issues.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The woman told officers that at some point, Morehead came back and brutally attacked her, including punching her in the face and stomach and dragging her back inside.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Two minutes later, Towns attacked Onyeka Okongwu off the dribble for a dunk.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Wade (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wade%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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