as in explored
to search through or into
we anxiously dug into the old records that we found in the 19th-century house that we were restoring
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At the same time, Paksa explored more explicit political messaging in the privacy of her studio.—
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Brown made his film directorial debut with the 2005 documentary Off the Chain, which explored the widespread abuse of American pit bull terriers.—
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27 Feb. 2026
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The incident was investigated, and the two Navy pilots ejected safely.—
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2 Mar. 2026
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The cognitive processes behind adaptation Far from being rudimentary, the study investigated the neural mechanics behind these visual representations, suggesting the presence of abstract thought—a crucial step in the evolution of human thinking.—
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Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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Blood samples gathered at the time were examined for the presence of 11 types of PFAS chemicals.—
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CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The researchers examined neurons at different stages of development within the brain tissue samples.—
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NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Dug (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dug%20%28into%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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