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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Ada, who’s just beginning her career, is negotiating complexities that ought to have been explored far more substantially.
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Now that summer has officially arrived, this is a fine time to enjoy the great outdoors — beaches are beckoning, trails must be climbed and parks can be explored.
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Sandweg said the entire affair needs to be investigated.
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The case was investigated by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
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In addition to the autopsy, Burris said Martin’s brain was immediately sent to be examined posthumously for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which can affect regions of the brain involved with regulating behavior and emotions and is linked to contact sports such as football.
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Link to earlier discovery The new findings come less than a year after Perseverance examined a rock called Cheyava Falls, which scientists described as one of the most intriguing samples collected on Mars.
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“Delved (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delved%20%28into%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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