as in tackled
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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Given the rugged topography and arid climate, the park’s vast backcountry is best tackled by veteran hikers.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026 -
Testing of the syringe, which had fallen to the ground when Kazmierczak was tackled, showed a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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The day after that loss, per team sources, Brunson approached the team before practice about needing to re-shift the collective mindset.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Security footage captured the black ride-share vehicle on the road when a white vehicle, identified by investigators as belonging to the police officer, approached.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Even as the Palisades and Altadena rebuild, local governments only undertook limited efforts to water recovering trees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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After visiting the National September 11 Memorial together on Wednesday, April 29, the King and Queen undertook solo engagements in New York City, the second city of their United States visit.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The email, addressed to the entire board, announced a December special meeting to vote on a tax increase.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Jean Unger, who attended the march last June, addressed the court during Thursday's hearing.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Hezbollah, the Lebanese paramilitary force, has attacked Israeli troops and targeted northern Israel with rockets and drones.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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While the man was being attacked, the woman used a shopping cart to fend off the suspect and protect the male victim.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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“Waded (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waded%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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