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Winfield and Buss weren’t the only names associated with the sports world to wade into the mayoral maelstrom.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 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

Skyrocketing home prices and mortgage rates have made it harder for some buyers to wade into the market, and dissuaded homeowners who otherwise might sell from moving.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Other organisers are more circumspect, not wanting to wade into political waters.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 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




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