as in explored
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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Isola and others explored one such training scheme in a recent paper.—
Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
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Through a series of interviews with longtime KC residents such as Alvin Brooks, Banks explored the history and future of Dunbar, once a vibrant neighborhood.—
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The number of killings investigated last year fell to 67, with 57 of those categorized as murders — excluding cases such as justifiable homicides — a total not seen since 1967, according to data compiled by this news organization.—
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The shooting is being investigated by the FBI and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.—
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Researchers then examined liver immune cells to determine how their DNA activity was regulated and measured levels of a key receptor.—
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Papers had been presented, models dissected, scenarios examined.—
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“Delved (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delved%20%28into%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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