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Recent Examples of knee-deep
Wolf Creek Ski Area, Colorado Lift Ticket Price: $90 per day for three-day ticket
Those seeking knee-deep powder need not look further than Wolf Creek.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
The Los Angeles Laker has been knee-deep in the new NBA season, playing alongside his dad, and getting ready for a reported upcoming stint in the G-league to develop his talents.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
John Zogby Grade: F If anyone is paying close attention, the U.S. is now knee-deep into a regional war in the Middle East.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
Other images that have spread on Facebook and debunked by third-party reviewers, falsely depict Trump in knee-deep flood waters during his visit to Valdosta, Georgia.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2024
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
The Los Angeles Laker has been knee-deep in the new NBA season, playing alongside his dad, and getting ready for a reported upcoming stint in the G-league to develop his talents.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
John Zogby Grade: F If anyone is paying close attention, the U.S. is now knee-deep into a regional war in the Middle East.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
Other images that have spread on Facebook and debunked by third-party reviewers, falsely depict Trump in knee-deep flood waters during his visit to Valdosta, Georgia.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knee-deep
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Compared to 21 to 25-year-old workers in 2018, today's Gen Z feels 11 percent more stressed, 9 percent more overwhelmed, 8 percent less happy, 8 percent less engaged and 5 percent less successful.Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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By ensuring leaders model accountability and communicate clear organizational values, companies can create environments where employees feel respected and engaged.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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According to police, the incident occurred during a birthday party, in which the four suspects allegedly entered the residence and became involved in an altercation before shots were fired.Danny Tow, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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Swinney is less involved legislatively but plenty vocal.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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But then the rebels seized an opportunity, capitalizing on a weakened government whose key allies are heavily preoccupied with other conflicts.Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Oliver, as usual, is more preoccupied with his own personal storyline than with the investigation at hand.Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2024
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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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Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
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Few folks are worried about how the yard looks, but Travis Hogan has a keen interest in green grass in January.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
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But the more time Zuckerberg spends in Mar-a-Lago, the more Sam Altman and Tim Cook should be worried.Alex Heath, The Verge, 12 Jan. 2025
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Beyond those under mandatory evacuation, many more, including many families and anxious pet owners, have left because of poor air quality or general wariness of the county’s precarious state.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Interview Crush on the Cross: An Interview with Anthony Oliveira Jason Kirk The author of Dayspring discusses queerness, Christianity, and the anxious sense that history is over.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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On the road:This confusing road sign warns of a hidden winter weather danger How much distracted driving increases during holidays and events Unable to view our graphics?Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Musk is already the most distracted CEO in the world, though, and his governmental role won’t make that better.Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The reservoirs for the city of Los Angeles, through the metropolitan water district, are full.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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What follows is a thriller full of twists and turns, one that could be ripe for the international market as Japan looks to find its place in the modern landscape.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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