as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
we didn't want to pry and did as little personal delving as possible
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The billionaire's federal contracts range in research development, space exploration, utility and defense, particularly as space becomes more and more militarized.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025 -
Another feature that caught our eye (and our tester's baby) is the amount of sensory exploration this center provides.—
Cameron LeBlanc,
Parents,
5 June 2025
Noun
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We’re taught to prioritize action over inquiry, compliance over curiosity.—
Hunter McMahon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Newsweek reached out to Marriott International and the woman's attorney for comment via email outside of regular office hours on Tuesday, as well as to Clearview Building Services, LLC, via an online inquiry form.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Here's what to know, including how old is too old to be shoveling snow and common symptoms of a cardiac event.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Research shows using a snowblower raises the heat rate to about 120 beats a minute compared with a heart rate of about 170 beats a minute when shoveling, according to the American Heart Association.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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The latter two in particular are emblematic of Hayes’ examination of her broader player pool, with both stepping into more important roles given positional absences.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Closer examination reveals tensions that are more subtle but no less profound.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Overall, Vanguard investors report spending an average of 4.3 hours a week thinking about and dealing with their finances, the study found.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Other locales house hunters may want to keep an eye on include Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Davenport, Iowa; Muncie, Indiana; Springfield, Illinois; and St. Joseph, Missouri, which are among the least expensive metro areas, according to the study.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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The research team includes Della Corte, Tyler Bosler, Cole McClure, Anette E. Buyken, James D LeCheminant, Lukas Schwingshackl and Dennis Della Corte.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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An official who works at a research university on the East Coast 🎓 Chilling effect: Schools are scrambling to assess the impact of the Trump administration’s order pausing new visa interviews for international students.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The probe was delayed from 2022, and headed for the asteroid Psyche, using a Mars-gravity assist and not arriving until August 2029.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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The probe follows reports that Hegseth shared details of military operations in private Signal chats, including one involving his wife and brother, and another that mistakenly included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Delving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delving. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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