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a
: sunk to the knees
knee-deep in mud
b
: deeply engaged or occupied
knee-deep in work
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Their massive social media presence has garnered attention but could potentially become an issue given that everyone around them is knee-deep in criminal ventures.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
Underneath a town in Spain, a team of researchers shined their flashlights around an ancient Roman mine and waded through the knee-deep water.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
Jennifer worked knee-deep in oil for months, returning home reeking of fumes, covered in black splotches and breaking out in rashes and suffering headaches.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Around 2010 to 2011, as Woods walked knee-deep in the funk of public embarrassment, endless injuries and a broken swing, the door swung open to players desperate for space in major tournaments.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
Underneath a town in Spain, a team of researchers shined their flashlights around an ancient Roman mine and waded through the knee-deep water.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
Jennifer worked knee-deep in oil for months, returning home reeking of fumes, covered in black splotches and breaking out in rashes and suffering headaches.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Around 2010 to 2011, as Woods walked knee-deep in the funk of public embarrassment, endless injuries and a broken swing, the door swung open to players desperate for space in major tournaments.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Knee-deep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knee-deep. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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