dive
Example Sentences
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After realizing that the status quo can be as perilous as a swan dive into the unknown, she bet on herself and made the leap.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
After a steep run-up, the precious metal took a dive.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
With the tiring Sale defence in disarray, Malins fed Calouri on the wing to dive over Warr's despairing tackle to leave Sharks boss Alex Sanderson with much to consider at the break.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
He didn’t dive for fly balls and on rare occasions failed to run hard when he hit a ground ball.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
We pull away from the shadow of the ship and make a steep dive.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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