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Shares of Upstart were diving over 13% in Tuesday’s extended session after the company posted its earnings results for the first quarter.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

They were diving all over the floor and were all over the boards.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

It lay undisturbed for more than 80 years until the steamer was found by the Girvan Sub-Aqua Club divers, who were diving on an unknown obstruction which had entangled a fisherman's nets.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2023

But I also found that a lot of really seasoned, experienced home bakers were diving into that chapter too.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2022

Beyond him, Roger could see the platform and the glints of spray where Ralph and Simon and Piggy and Maurice were diving in the pool.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding