take the plunge
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Selling a house in the current market is tough, as high mortgage rates make buyers hesitant to take the plunge on a home purchase.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
Unless an unexpected candidate decides to take the plunge, and goodness knows what could happen these days, a change at the top doesn't seem likely to be prompted by the wannabe contenders.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
And while the team is exploring domestic manufacturing options, it has yet to take the plunge because it will likely be more expensive.
From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025
They were just ones to take the plunge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025
It wasn't like I was going to be the first in my immediate family to take the plunge and become a citizen.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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