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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The show will add a 21st century wrinkle by also exploring America’s current true-crime obsession.—
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Though the best vibrators don’t require a PhD for operation, there are tons of types to explore and understand.—
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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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Susan Zirinsky, a former CBS News president, will continue to examine standards at the news division on an interim basis, McMahon said.—
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Breast biopsy: Your provider may take a tissue sample to examine the cells under a microscope.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Delve (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delve%20%28into%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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