knee-deep in

Example Sentences

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Three years ago, Clay Helton stood knee deep in that creek for his baptism, eager to start anew.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

Mr Lingwood said he looked into the drain and saw the man standing there, knee deep in water, and offered to help - but that his offer was declined.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2024

The third occurred in July when torrential rains drenched the region and he woke up to water about knee deep in his home.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023

But, we are knee deep in it now and making a bit of headway, despite wading through it all at a snail's pace.

From Salon • May 11, 2023

I waited eight hours, knee deep in slush, to grind my meal and give the lord his share.

From "Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village" by Laura Amy Schlitz