as in to wade (in or into)
to start work on energetically
the first morning back at work was spent diving into the huge pile of e-mails that had accumulated over the previous two weeks
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O’Brien said Vrabel would run clinics in the offseason to help educate Houston’s coaches on things like tackling techniques and their situational effectiveness.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025 -
Meanwhile, Ukraine has to tackle its own manpower issues, with Syrsky saying that current mobilization does not fulfill the armed forces' needs.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Chicago Public Schools officials had said that at least one immigration officer approached Hamline Elementary School on the city’s Southwest Side late Friday morning, but was not allowed to enter.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Fire was approaching the facility, home to 45 elderly and disabled patients ranging in age from mid-60s to 103, many of them bedridden, some with dementia.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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NBCUniversal is undertaking a major reorganization of its TV business.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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Inspired by the flair of the disco era, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is undertaking a massive year-long renovation that will touch all of the hotel’s 4,212 rooms and suites within its main tower.—
Ryan Slattery,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Dive (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive%20%28into%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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