plunge in
phrasal verb
plunged in; plunging in; plunges in
1
: to push (something) into something quickly and forcefully
The nurse grabbed his arm and plunged the needle in.
2
: to start doing something with enthusiasm and energy
It was a big project, so we all just had to plunge in and get started.
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But none of Musk’s endeavors has suffered more than his electric car company, Tesla, which saw a 71% plunge in profits in the first quarter of 2025 and a 50% drop in stock value from its highs in December.
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Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
After the stock market plunged in response to the levies, Trump paused the reciprocal tariffs for most countries, lowering the tariffs to a universal 10% rate.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Meanwhile, Berkshire’s operating earnings fell 14% in the first quarter , driven by a 48.6% plunge in insurance-underwriting profit.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 May 2025
The countdown to higher prices has begun China is already shipping a lot less to the US, with industry data showing a plunge in sailings last month.
—Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
After the stock market plunged in response to the levies, Trump paused the reciprocal tariffs for most countries, lowering the tariffs to a universal 10% rate.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Meanwhile, Berkshire’s operating earnings fell 14% in the first quarter , driven by a 48.6% plunge in insurance-underwriting profit.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 May 2025
The countdown to higher prices has begun China is already shipping a lot less to the US, with industry data showing a plunge in sailings last month.
—Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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“Plunge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plunge%20in. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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