as in to look (into)
to search through or into
we anxiously dug into the old records that we found in the 19th-century house that we were restoring
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After starring in the Western historical drama for nearly a decade, Gilbert explored other opportunities in Hollywood, focusing on television.—
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Thompson and Eaton are two candidates, but the front office is also exploring external options.—
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9 Mar. 2025
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No foul play was suspected and the New York Medical Examiner is investigating the cause of death, police said.—
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Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Foul play is not suspected and the medical examiner is currently investigating the death, per police.—
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27 Feb. 2025
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Breast biopsy: Your provider may take a tissue sample to examine the cells under a microscope.—
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According to a probable-cause affidavit obtained by NJ.com, troopers performing a load securement check asked to examine how the tractor-trailer’s doors were sealed.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Dig (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20%28into%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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