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delve (into)

verb

ˈdelv

Definition of delve (into)

as in to explore

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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In Texas, lawmakers have been exploring a ban on foreign nationals using Texas surrogates – a move surrogacy experts worry could be the first step toward a statewide ban on the practice.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
The exhibition will feature 10 immersive zones, each inviting visitors into the world of Schulz (known as Sparky) and Peanuts, exploring his enduring influence on culture.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

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Last year, President Claudia Sheinbaum formed an investigative unit to re-examine the case, and the new attorney general, Ernestina Godoy, began a re-analysis.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
Two hours after the game, 16 groundskeepers were still examining every inch of the field and making repairs.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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