plunge in
phrasal verb
plunged in; plunging in; plunges in
1
: to push (something) into something quickly and forcefully
The nurse grabbed his arm and plunged the needle in.
2
: to start doing something with enthusiasm and energy
It was a big project, so we all just had to plunge in and get started.
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State of play: The chances of being audited had already plunged in recent years to well below 1%.
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Nathan Bomey, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Former Trump economic adviser Stephen Moore is increasingly worried about the ongoing plunge in consumer confidence.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Ironically, the biggest threat to that plan is the immediate plunge in demand caused by the political activity and abhorrent behavior of the company’s founder.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Lipow said recession fears — which have been blamed for much of the recent plunge in stocks — probably aren’t driving oil lower yet.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
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Nathan Bomey, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Former Trump economic adviser Stephen Moore is increasingly worried about the ongoing plunge in consumer confidence.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Ironically, the biggest threat to that plan is the immediate plunge in demand caused by the political activity and abhorrent behavior of the company’s founder.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Lipow said recession fears — which have been blamed for much of the recent plunge in stocks — probably aren’t driving oil lower yet.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Plunge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plunge%20in. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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