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Recent Examples of knee-deep
The clip later shows a flooded street, with a person shown diving into the water before standing knee-deep in the water near a car.
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
In the clip, Ljunggren is down on one knee in front of Sorensen, who is also knee-deep in the sand.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Eric’s case for California: That’s a great mark considering the Kings went through a rebuilding stretch after the Cup years while the Ducks are trying to pull out of theirs and the San Jose Sharks are knee-deep in one.
—Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Plus, Schoen and the front office are too knee-deep running this team to claim plausible deniability from Daboll’s and the coaches’ horrible operation.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
In the clip, Ljunggren is down on one knee in front of Sorensen, who is also knee-deep in the sand.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Eric’s case for California: That’s a great mark considering the Kings went through a rebuilding stretch after the Cup years while the Ducks are trying to pull out of theirs and the San Jose Sharks are knee-deep in one.
—Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Plus, Schoen and the front office are too knee-deep running this team to claim plausible deniability from Daboll’s and the coaches’ horrible operation.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knee-deep
Adjective
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The findings show that those with empathic leaders are more engaged (67% versus 24%), are able to be more innovative (61% versus 13%) at work and can better balance work priorities with personal obligations (86% versus 60%).—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first: having an effective and engaged board of directors.—
Jack Fowler,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But [Davies] is so knowledgeable, so supportive and involved.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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Given his legacy and involved discography, many might assume the guitar icon had conquered this genre-specific list years ago — but somehow, that’s never been the case until now.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Remember that kids may be too preoccupied at times to sit down and eat.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
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Volkov’s version has a more serious tone and is more preoccupied with the right morals and behavior.—
Christin Bohnke,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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As the Trump administration makes major cuts to federal health agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about research for the brain-impairing disease being halted, which could impact treatment options and the lives of patients and their families.—
Sara Moniuszko,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Colleges are also worried about the impact of immigration policies under President Donald Trump on the recruitment of international students.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Not that Wendlinger is anxious for her time with the Mustangs to end.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Friday, a government report showed that the U.S. labor market held up better than expected in March despite the federal government’s layoffs, the crackdown on immigrants, and surveys showing that consumers and businesses are increasingly anxious about the economy.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The distracted driver hit two cars, both heading west, after reportedly going left of center, OSHP's Chardon Post Trooper William Head confirmed, per the outlet.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Maria Espinosa was walking her son Misael Rico, then 6 years old, to school in January 2011 when a distracted driver jumped a curb and pinned the boy beneath the vehicle, the family said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ennis was elevated to full champion status in November 2023 when the sanctioning body stripped Terence Crawford of the belt not long after Crawford unified the welterweight titles with a win over Errol Spence Jr.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Magic already entered a full game ahead of No. 8 Atlanta (37-42) in the East standings.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Knee-deep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knee-deep. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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