deep end
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“Try to shape these events. This is a moment of world history here. Just jump in the deep end of the pool.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 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
Ebnotualib may well be thrown in at the deep end on Friday, with Frankfurt currently short on frontline options.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
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
All the way down to the deep, deep end.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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