as in diving (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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Leading the Swiss is defensive midfielder Granit Xhaka, whose one goal, six assists and eight yellow cards for Sunderland in the Premier League paint quite the accurate picture of how the hard-tackling, slick-passing 33-year-old makes an impact.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026 -
Boise Planning and Zoning Commission chair Chris Danley, who presented the families with ceremonial keys to their new houses alongside officials from First Story and Hayden Homes, praised the role of nonprofit groups in tackling the region’s affordability crisis.—
Matan Josephy,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2026
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Until the oil market truly returns back to something approaching normal, the system will continue to rely on those stockpiles.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said air defenses shot down more than 130 drones approaching the city.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“Wading (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wading%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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