as in to tackle
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 Chiefs gave one of their top free-agent contracts this offseason to left tackle Jaylon Moore, who started at the position for the San Francisco 49ers last season following an injury to All-Pro Trent Williams.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025 -
Lee could be inaugurated as early as Wednesday – and faces a host of issues waiting to be tackled.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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As the wide-ranging conversation was approaching its end, Wood seized the opportunity to offer a long-overdue apology to Handler.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2025
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When he was pulled over, Wali slammed on the brakes, something the officer who initially approached Wali’s vehicle noted.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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Serious Financial Business Many people might be wary of studies undertaken by a PR firm for good reason.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The property purchases by these and other companies were undertaken to enable the companies to own properties for long-term growth and elbow room, some experts believe.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
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In the book, President Wright is trying to pass legislation to address Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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The unit offers mostly young, nonviolent offenders an opportunity to avoid prosecution by completing a program to address the issues that initially led to their arrest.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The pathogen is known as Fusarium graminearum, which can attack wheat, barley, maize and rice and sicken livestock and people, the FBI said in a court filing in Detroit.—
Ed White,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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After the quake evacuation, the inmates were still outside of the cells when a group suddenly attacked guards, seized their weapons, opened fire and fled, said Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan.—
Brittany Williams,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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“Wade (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wade%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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