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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On Translation Loubna Mrie explores the intersections of family, faith and national history in Assad’s Syria.—
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The film explores themes of migration, identity and the search for freedom.—
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The independent agency investigates all fatal general aviation accidents, including commercial accidents and incidents, as well as significant accidents across the various modes of transportation and pipeline accidents.—
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Prestianni denies the allegations, and served a one-game provisional suspension for the second leg while UEFA investigates.—
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The series examines the exhilarating lives of local and international professional players both on and off the field.—
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This report from Bleeping Computer examines these issues in detail.—
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