delve
verb (used without object)
to carry on intensive and thorough research for data, information, or the like; investigate.
had delved
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past perfectof delve.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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And though the concept is promising, and some moments are tender, one wishes the film had delved deeper into the chupacabra myth and the characters’ stories to make for a more satisfying watch.
From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2023
A day earlier, she had delved into matters of economics and security, but on Tuesday, she highlighted Ghana’s unique and dark connection to the African diaspora — and to herself.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 28, 2023
Anderson had delved into the world of the Old Masters, recreating the vulnerability of the masterpiece oil paintings in a contemporary way — with sensitivity, flair, and restrained visual drama.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 21, 2023
I tell Kolbert I liked the book but wish it had delved into other options – politics, economics, culture, education, nature-based solutions.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 6, 2021
"Whom do we bury in such haste?" asked the tall Thomas Bolle, who had delved the grave alone in the dark, for his orders were urgent, and the sexton was fled away from these tumults.
From The Lady of Blossholme by Henry Rider Haggard
