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jump in

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  1. Also. Enter into something enthusiastically; also, act precipitately. For example, When Don found out what his job was to be, he was ready to jump in immediately, or As soon as they asked me to join, I jumped in with both feet, or When buying securities, Anne's apt to jump into the ring, no matter what the risks. The first two usages allude to jumping into water; the third alludes to entering the fray of the boxing ring.

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A dramatic jump in interest rates, he says, could hurt the housing market further.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The bank's comments came as it reported a jump in house prices for March, up by 0.9%, saying the market "had regained momentum" during the month.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Between 2015 and 2025, reports increased by more than 1,200%, alongside a notable jump in hospitalizations.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

“With different concerns popping up day by day, investors are playing whack-a-mole and seeking appropriate compensation for risk,” Vanguard’s Wrzesniewsky said, noting the jump in bond yields since the conflict started.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The door bangs open and Barb busts through, making both of us jump in surprise at the sudden noise.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott

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