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[weyd] / weɪd /


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Considering UCLA’s recent history, you can understand why Chesney wouldn’t want to wade too far into setting expectations.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

When we decided to wade into one of the most heated debates in sports by declaring England vs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Quite a few religions were considered cults in the beginning, Christianity among them, so it does make some sense not to wade too deeply into the finer distinctions.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

But here at MarketWatch, we wade through these things so you don’t have to.

From MarketWatch Jun. 17, 2026

I would try to wade out away from shore and dip the water there.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau

Indonesian villager Octavius wades through the forest in rubber boots and tattered joggers, ears pricked, eyes peeled, a telephoto lens on his phone primed to capture orangutans, monkeys or birds.

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

“Toy Story 5” stays closer to home but wades into new territory: the explosion of tech in everyday life.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

Van Der Beek wades through all of the screenplay’s cynicism in search of something deeper and more complicated — something human.

From Salon Feb. 15, 2026

The RSS also wades into economic and foreign policy.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 20, 2025

Neumann One brakes the truck, and Bernd unslings his rifle and takes the second transceiver and wades alone into the stalks to set it up.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

In Dhunge, Navraj Upretti waded through knee-high sludge towards his home, flanked by two rescuers carrying shovels by his side.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

Nine hours and 57 minutes after entering the water, the American swimmer waded ashore in France, having broken the world record for the fastest crossing at the age of 15.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

It's not the first time the US trillionaire has waded into UK politics and he isn't universally welcomed when he does.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

Toth, who was involved in the grassroots push long before Trump waded into politics, said the president is just accelerating work that was already underway.

From Salon May 29, 2026

Because we will have waded out too far, out past the point of no return, too far to ever make it home again.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant

Make no mistake: America’s biggest theater chain wading into the indie film distribution business is a bold, risky move that suggests a dedication to both the art of cinema and the curious moviegoer.

From Salon Sep. 11, 2026

Now, they are wading back in with a focus on big growth areas like multifamily housing and industrial real estate, which is being fueled by a boom in big data-center projects.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The 3.6-acre estate features a wading pool and an infinity pool that are connected by a lazy river.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

Outdoor World Cup fan events for the England and Argentina match on Wednesday were cancelled in the city, and wading pools closed.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

He was seeing far fewer people wading through the water, now green-grey and streaked everywhere with oil.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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