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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Fewer qubits, faster future The researchers tackled this problem using neutral atom systems, where atoms act as qubits and are arranged using laser beams known as optical tweezers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026 -
Though fans may be expecting the show to tackle mental health and other difficult topics, Cudi plans to keep the conversations lighthearted and fun.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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By Easter Sunday, another cold front will approach the region with a line of showers and storms developing ahead of it.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ordinarily, such a case might be undertaken by Bonta’s state Department of Justice.—
Will Swaim,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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It’s built with zero compromises for those who want to undertake daring off-road adventures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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Why is Trump addressing the nation?—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Other books can be more subtly welcoming in their design or content, allowing characters to address the reader directly, or giving readers a mystery or puzzle to solve.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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At that point, Cupe allegedly became agitated and attacked the bystander with a box cutter, slashing him across the chest.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Trump has also threatened to attack Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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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 8 Apr. 2026.
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