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delve
1. v. (intransitive) To dig the ground, especially with a shovel.
2. v. To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out
3. v. To dig, to excavate.
4. n. (now rare) A pit or den.

Example Sentences

Defence sources made plain that it would delve into how he commanded the regiment and probe allegations of a culture of bullying.

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