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delves (into)

verb

present tense third-person singular of delve (into)

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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What readers are saying The conversation explores the impact of AI on the writing process and the publishing industry.

— Megan McArdle, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
The film explores the contradictions of a Bulgarian town pulled into Europe’s shifting geopolitical order, where arms production for Ukraine’s frontlines collides with enduring ties to Russia, personal convictions, and the everyday need to survive.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

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The Washington Post reiterated its call for a full and transparent investigation, though Israel rarely investigates settler violence fully.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Blair pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault but separate charges from the FBI are expected as the agency investigates all incidents onboard flights.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

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Using the history of gay male desire in different time periods — dangerous, clandestine, outlawed and at long last fitfully accepted — the film examines legacy and what gets handed down across time.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
The State of the Georgia Girl report, developed by Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, examines challenges involving mental health, social connection, and safety.

— Leondra Head, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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