deep end
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“A Prelude to Immortality” is best enjoyed by Churchill aficionados looking for a swim in the pool’s deep end.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
In contrast, Zverev is an experienced campaigner at the deep end of Grand Slams, but has famously never captured one of the four biggest tournaments.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
Mr Altman said: "This will be a stressful job, and you'll jump into the deep end pretty much immediately."
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
It’s different when you are rounding out an existing group, versus everyone jumping into the deep end together.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025
After a week of this, she jumped headfirst into the deep end and had to be rescued by the lifeguard.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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