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to go to a lower level especially abruptly
sales figures for existing homes dived dramatically when mortgage rates skyrocketed
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Recent Examples of diving
Most of us cringe at the thought of filing them, let alone diving into the intricacies of the tax industry.
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Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Our diving can be both shallow and very deep, with unit members diving to depths of 300 feet.
—Oren Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2024
Brand identities have become more distinct, with many designers diving deep into their archives to create unique and individualized collections.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Our diving can be both shallow and very deep, with unit members diving to depths of 300 feet.
—Oren Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2024
Brand identities have become more distinct, with many designers diving deep into their archives to create unique and individualized collections.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diving
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Ariana Grande Grande wore a plunging black-and-white tweed minidress over sheer black tights.Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Amazon has all sorts of one-piece styles to choose from—including dreamy, detailed teddies and lace babydoll chemises, as well as plunging bodysuits with bold mesh cut-outs.Malia Griggs, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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Digitalization Is Not Really Optional Anymore With rising expectations around sustainability and resource management, sticking with old systems can put any business at risk of falling behind.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Companies that fail to do so risk falling behind as consumers, investors, and regulators demand higher standards.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Massive helicopters buzzed around Pepperdine University on Tuesday, one dipping down into a lagoon to suck up water before heading for an immense plume of smoke in the distance.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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With daily high temperatures barely dipping below 80 degrees, the Valley's weather remains warmer than usual for this time of year, and the chilly season is still beyond sight, according to the National Weather Service in Phoenix.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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New data released by Panama's government Friday showed plummeting numbers of migrants journeying through the treacherous Darien Gap.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Topline Walgreens shares surged Tuesday, posting their highest price since October after The Wall Street Journal reported the drugstore chain is in talks to sell itself to a private equity firm following financial struggles and a plummeting stock price.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Diving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diving. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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