as in cave
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface
a poem in which a medieval knight encounters a mysterious beauty in a darkened delve
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Recent Examples of delve
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
The book also delves into Cher's own marriages with Sonny Bono and Gregg Allman, as well as her romances with music executive David Geffen and Kiss rocker Gene Simmons.
Cher: The Memoir, Part One is available for purchase wherever books are sold.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The book delves into the civil unrest of the 1960s and the findings of the Kerner Commission, put together by President Johnson to investigate the cause of riots in 1967, particularly in Detroit.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
But some of Trump’s calls with world leaders appear to have gone beyond the routine and delved into policy discussions.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Without delving too much into the details, I was abused at home.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
The book also delves into Cher's own marriages with Sonny Bono and Gregg Allman, as well as her romances with music executive David Geffen and Kiss rocker Gene Simmons.
Cher: The Memoir, Part One is available for purchase wherever books are sold.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The book delves into the civil unrest of the 1960s and the findings of the Kerner Commission, put together by President Johnson to investigate the cause of riots in 1967, particularly in Detroit.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
But some of Trump’s calls with world leaders appear to have gone beyond the routine and delved into policy discussions.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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The results indicated that two of the individuals found in Ranis were closely related to the one in the Czechia cave — within five or six degrees in family relation.Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The waves push the algae that grows on the limestone shelf and small invertebrates that the fish eat deeper into the cave — most likely too deep for the little swimmers to access.Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Eventually, there are revelations about the atrocities at Nickel; the grounds are excavated, and human remains discovered.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
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The research team discovered the first of the fossilized footprints in 2021 and the surface containing them was then excavated the following year, revealing the full extent of the tracks.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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The sudden turbulence swept organic matter from the pupfish's critical spawning shelf into the depths of the cavern, which extends over 500 feet.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Hike through thrilling jungle terrain, explore a breathtaking network of underground caverns, and rappel down a stunning waterfall with a heart-pounding descent into the Belizean rainforest.Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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The collection included denim halter tops, graphic tees, patchwork designs and baggy jeans, further digging her heels into the denim world.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Dec. 2024
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Located in Ocho Rios on 35 oceanfront acres, the romantic resort offers its own mineral grotto and spring pool for rejuvenating dips.Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
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There are grottoes and twisting and turning paths, affording views of some venerable neighboring buildings, including the tower of the Madonna dell’Orto, which contains some of the most beautiful Tintoretto paintings in the world.Everett Potter, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Courtesy of Jack Cowin As a kid, Jack Cowin shoveled snow, delivered newspapers and sold Christmas cards for cash.Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Local fans shoveled about 2 feet of snow that had buried seats and aisles ahead of the matchup.Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Delve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delve. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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