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jump in
Also. Enter into something enthusiastically; also, act precipitately. For example, When Don found out what his job was to be, he was ready to jump in immediately, or As soon as they asked me to join, I jumped in with both feet, or When buying securities, Anne's apt to jump into the ring, no matter what the risks. The first two usages allude to jumping into water; the third alludes to entering the fray of the boxing ring.
Example Sentences
“Skid Row was the last stop, a signal your disease or situation had worsened,” he said, adding that the recent jump in Latinos’ share in the county homeless population is a sign of the catastrophic level to which L.A.’s housing crisis has sunk.
Gas prices at the pump in California will likely jump in July, the result of a state sales tax hike and stricter rules on refineries to encourage them to create lower-carbon fuels.
The planned closures come amid a period of turmoil for Kroger, which is valued at $48 billion and has seen an 18% jump in share prices this year.
A Scottish wingsuit flyer has died during a jump in the Swiss Alps.
Some clinics have seen a jump in missed appointments, while others have observed no change.
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