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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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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Every gardener needs a sturdy pair of shears to tackle pruning jobs.
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Now is his chance to test the waters and find out if any suitors will approach him with an offer sheet.
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For a player who already set the bar so high — his 109 catches were a school record — yet fell short of his ultimate goal, how Toney approaches his sophomore year will be worth the watch.
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The appointments come as Temasek undertakes a sweeping reorganization designed to navigate a more fragmented global investment environment and position the firm for its next phase of growth.
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On Tuesday, June 16, the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) published an anatomic pathology document undertaken by Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine on X.
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Teen scientist wants to address individual community needs Instead of catering to automobile traffic like typical intersection signal systems, Jung said, SmartBlink adjusts crossing signal times based on the slowest pedestrian's pace.
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Though Aven never publicly addressed Kylee's allegations, the pair later reconciled.
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His pace routinely bothered Sweden, including on one impressive solo run in the first half that produced a quality attacking scenario.
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The video then shows the woman throwing Martinez to the ground, grabbing her by the hair and repeatedly attacking her as bystanders try to step in and help.
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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 26 Jun. 2026.
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