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Recent Examples of knee-deep
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Yet even knowing what to look for, the two botanists often had to trek for days through rainforests, sometimes knee-deep in water.
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Marta Zaraska, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
At the time of her resignation, Armstrong had been knee-deep in negotiations with the Trump administration over $400 million in federal contracts and grants that were canceled due to allegations of campus antisemitism.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
As the defending national champions, the Pioneers wade knee-deep in high expectations.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
Crews had to use inflatable boats to get through the knee-deep water, which in part aided in the rescue of about 200 people.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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Marta Zaraska, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
At the time of her resignation, Armstrong had been knee-deep in negotiations with the Trump administration over $400 million in federal contracts and grants that were canceled due to allegations of campus antisemitism.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
As the defending national champions, the Pioneers wade knee-deep in high expectations.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
Crews had to use inflatable boats to get through the knee-deep water, which in part aided in the rescue of about 200 people.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knee-deep
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The findings show that those with empathic leaders are more engaged (67% versus 24%), are able to be more innovative (61% versus 13%) at work and can better balance work priorities with personal obligations (86% versus 60%).—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first: having an effective and engaged board of directors.—
Jack Fowler,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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Roberts, of Pocatello, said he was drawn to politics after attending a Sanders event in Idaho Falls in 2016, and became more involved in his electricians union.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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Both Buckley and Reagan were very involved in the Goldwater campaign.—
Doug Ducey,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
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Remember that kids may be too preoccupied at times to sit down and eat.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
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Volkov’s version has a more serious tone and is more preoccupied with the right morals and behavior.—
Christin Bohnke,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Mar. 2025
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
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Others are worried about the fate of the Smithsonian more broadly.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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An overwhelming 92 percent are worried about a potential recession in 2025.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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How to know when your dog is agitated Identifying an anxious or aggressive dog can be tricky, as negative and positive emotional indicators can often be confused.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Fed chief said Wednesday the central bank can be patient while assessing data on inflation and employment, which are its dual mandates, while anxious consumers and businesses eye potentially prolonged economic instability.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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The distracted driver hit two cars, both heading west, after reportedly going left of center, OSHP's Chardon Post Trooper William Head confirmed, per the outlet.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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That's changed as more parents fear the morning rush of traffic and distracted drivers.—
Linh Ta,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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Read in full from Andrew Stanton on Newsweek.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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The bodies of both children missing after a massive fire ripped through a full block of a New Jersey neighborhood earlier this week have been recovered.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Knee-deep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knee-deep. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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