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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As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, Michigan continues to play a large role in shaping the nation's future, especially in presidential elections.—
Rachelle Graham,
CBS News,
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The cast approaches the picture with a delightfully devil-may-care sincerity, playing off of one another with a simple ease.—
Gina Friedlande,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Author Jason Klamm tackles a key question about the beloved 1986 John Hughes film.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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Four starters from last season’s team that reached the College Football Playoff National Championship Game — tackles Francis Mauigoa and Markel Bell, guard Cooper and center Brockermeyer — are gone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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There is a rigorous process that the jurisdictional authority undertakes to determine the structure’s historical significance.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2026.
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