wade into

Example Sentences

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The justices could choose to focus on a 1952 law passed by Congress that codified birthright citizenship and not wade into the larger constitutional debate, said Stephen Yale-Loehr, an immigration law expert.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The White House talks, in which Trump showed off his collection of hats to the leaders, was one of the first attempts by a U.S. president to wade into the thorny issues of the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

In the pandemic’s early years, skyrocketing home prices made it harder for some buyers to wade into the market.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

So he talked to allies about whether Chispa should wade into those face-offs.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

With the basket balanced on my hip, I wade into the river until the water reaches my knees.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung