as in to explore
to search through or into
we uncovered many interesting stories as we delved into the history of the house we were restoring
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There are a number of other options the team may want to explore should Rivers not work out.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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Both companies will explore manufacturing and packaging Intel chips at Tata Electronics’ upcoming plants for the Indian market.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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The lawmakers said their committees were investigating apps that allow users to anonymously report and share real-time information about Department of Homeland Security (DHS) activities.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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To investigate this influence, Shull and colleagues set about modelling the forces that have shaped our region of the Milky Way.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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Some took place in dormitories on campus, examining quiet moments between friends or lovers—even these inward-looking stories weren’t spared bloodshed that year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Engineers will examine whether additive methods can improve manufacturability while reducing lead times for complex parts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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“Delve (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delve%20%28into%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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