Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, psychologists were delving deeper into adolescent brain development, examining issues like impulsivity, long-term reward thinking, and peer pressure.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2015

Within 30 minutes 2,000 police and volunteers were delving and tunneling into the ruins.

From Time Magazine Archive

In Los Angeles last week, G-men were delving into affairs of the local "kingdom."

From Time Magazine Archive

In the subway, we imagined we were delving into the netherworld to fight monsters and to commune with the spirits of our ancestors.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

The suggestion was no sooner made than the boys were delving into the inner recesses of the plane and dragging out equipment and supplies.

From Lost in the Air by Snell, Roy J. (Roy Judson)