as in explores
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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Carlos De Loera is a reporter with De Los, the Los Angeles Times vertical that explores Latino culture and identity.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026 -
Brodie explores the allure of the pop-cultural underdog and writes about her characters’ chemistry and near-supernatural connection in a way that makes improv seem like literal magic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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All that progress now comes to a screeching halt while Blue Origin investigates the cause of New Glenn's explosion and faces the task of rebuilding LC-36.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Researchers report the issue first, the company investigates it, and users get a patch before attackers get a roadmap.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Originally from Long Island, New York, and shaped by 20 years in southern Arizona, her work examines the intersection of wild landscapes, small-town culture, and the spirit of adventure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The service convenes a group of officers, called a promotion board, that examines the records of eligible officers and chooses those deemed to be the most qualified.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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“Delves (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delves%20%28into%29. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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