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Recent Examples of knee-deep
Judd is seen in the video wearing a dark green swimsuit with a scoop neckline while standing knee-deep in the sea.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Because of payroll and roster logistics, Hoerner, who was entering his walk year, was knee-deep in trade rumors.
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Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Standing knee-deep in the lo‘i, covered in mud, gently pressing roots into the earth, anchored me in a new way.
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Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
The former are knee-deep into climate-change politics, which is all about shifting power to planners to forestall some cataclysmic scenario that the experts claim is inevitable.
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Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
20 Mar. 2026
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Because of payroll and roster logistics, Hoerner, who was entering his walk year, was knee-deep in trade rumors.
—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Standing knee-deep in the lo‘i, covered in mud, gently pressing roots into the earth, anchored me in a new way.
—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
The former are knee-deep into climate-change politics, which is all about shifting power to planners to forestall some cataclysmic scenario that the experts claim is inevitable.
—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knee-deep
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Written by Jeff Koyen, Edited by Mallory Gafas Since the start of generative AI’s enterprise proliferation, it has been largely regarded by executives and employees alike as a productive assistant more than an engaged collaborator.
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Millions of engaged, curious readers open our newsletters every day.
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Worldwide Volunteers Help Classify Wisconsin’s Wild Animals The public can become involved in Snapshot Wisconsin by either helping maintain trail cameras or identify and count the wild animals seen in the photos.
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Under the Adams Act of 1916, the government became involved in labor-management relations.
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At the center of it all, perfectly aligned with the flags, columns, architraves, and pediments, was the engrossed Declaration in its altar, surmounted by a bronze eagle.
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Rachel became engrossed in Facebook videos of other moms who were documenting their families’ self-deportation process and describing their relief to be out of the United States.
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Yet in an era increasingly defined by digital abstraction and impermanence, fashion designers are newly preoccupied with the tangible and historic.
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Unfortunately, the actor was a little preoccupied with another franchise.
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Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.
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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.
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The five-year period of violence that followed in Israel, the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip, known as the Second, or the Al-Aqsa, Intifada, featured frequent suicide bombings and intense military operations.
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The Israeli military did not answer NPR's request for a response to the claims that there is no accountability for violence committed against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Hollywood insider Rob Shuter is reporting that guests to the wedding are worried about the itinerary and the scale of the celebration.
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Max is accompanied on his adventures by anxious robot C-3PO AB Sitter, and FX, a magical alien masquerading as a toy who can turn the kid's implausibly impressive sand sculptures into fully functioning robots.
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America’s centennial in 1876 was celebrated with a grand exhibition that projected an image of national unity and inventiveness in the anxious aftermath of civil war and recession.
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“Knee-deep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knee-deep. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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