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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Of the other options, Bone Fire takes grilling to another level with unique preparations of excellent cuts of meat and fresh fish, while Marea, which serves lunch and dinner, explores the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026 -
Missouri - Travelers can cross the historic Chain of Rocks bridge over the Mississippi River and explore underground cages.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this month, a newborn baby died from a listeria infection in New Mexico after the infant’s mother drank raw milk, and officials there are warning people off those products while the death is being investigated.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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But, that same year, the FBI began investigating the department for misuse of civil asset forfeiture funds.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The subversion of traditional fashion narratives prompts viewers to examine class and aesthetics.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, the series examines the fortunes of privilege and how second, third and fourth chances (and lives) can be brought as long as the right amount of money is on the table.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Delve (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delve%20%28into%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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