as in to look (into)
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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She’s portrayed with a globe and compass, symbolizing her connection to the heavens, and inspires scientists and poets to explore the mysteries of the universe.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
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The educational exhibits here are all about hands-on play, from the Music Makers Studio, to the Construction Zone, to All About Art, where kids can explore the six elements of the visual arts.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a house in the 5600 block of Seafield Lane in northwest Fort Worth about 6:20 p.m. to investigate reports of shots fired inside the home, according to a statement from Fort Worth police.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Jan. 2025
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Organizations likely to be the target of actors need to build resilience appropriate to investigating and eradicating threats from these highly skilled and motivated groups.—
James Blake,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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California Tiny burning embers flew miles, causing L.A. fire destruction on historic scale Jan. 9, 2025 During the autopsy, which determines the manner and cause of a person’s death, pathologists will also examine the body for identifying features.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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No other defendant in the cases examined received an unconditional discharge.—
Kate Christobek,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Dig (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20%28into%29. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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