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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Next, the team plans to explore more complex designs.—
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
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This guide explores various methods to eliminate soap scum and offers preventive measures to stop its return.—
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Minnesota officials have claimed federal authorities blocked state investigators from accessing evidence in the case and asserted that the state lacks jurisdiction to independently investigate the killing, according to the AP.—
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Thai authorities are now investigating the incident, which follows a series of other fatal accidents which have been blamed on safty lapses, the BBC reported.—
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The last time those key engine mount parts were examined closely was in October 2021, and the plane wasn't due for another detailed inspection for roughly 7,000 more takeoffs and landings.—
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Operating at the Lower Manhattan docks, Melville’s task was to examine ship manifests against unloaded cargo.—
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“Delve (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delve%20%28into%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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