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wade in

Idioms  

  1. Also, wade into. Plunge into, begin or attack resolutely and energetically, as in She waded into that pile of correspondence. This idiom transfers entering water to beginning some action. [Mid-1800s]

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In the other last-16 ties, world number three Gian van Veen defeated Nathan Aspinall 4-2, with the Dutchman set to face England's James Wade in the quarter-finals after he beat Scot Gary Anderson 4-3.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Wade in 2022, Choice DAO emerged as a powerful example, coordinating community and capital in the fight for reproductive access.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2024

For somebody to say that this does not look like Dwyane Wade in action, they don’t know Dwyane Wade in action.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2024

They also testified that they split travel costs roughly evenly, with Willis often paying expenses or reimbursing Wade in cash.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

Wade in the water, Djo, Julio is telling me.

From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple

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