as in dives (into)
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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The gunman approaches the school through the parking lot, according to McCraw.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026 -
After an uncertain year, the fashion industry approaches 2026 with hopes of being able to plan further ahead or to maintain the previous year’s momentum without losses.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Written and directed by Stephanie Ahn, Bedford Park tackles topics like sacrifice and one’s cultural identity.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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After co-writing The Brutalist with her husband, Brady Corbet, director and writer Mona Fastvold tackles the true story of Ann Lee (played by Amanda Seyfried), the founder of the Shakers.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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Commuters in eastern Lake Forest can expect traffic disruptions over the coming months as the city undertakes construction on two Lake Road bridges.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Wades (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wades%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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