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plumb

[pluhm] / plʌm /




plumb
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Perhaps there are investigative pieces to be done here by enterprising Timesfolk willing to plumb the depths of the surveillance they allege is being conducted by their employer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Scepticism came in waves in late spring when they lost to two of the bottom six and then drew with Livingston, plumb last in the Premiership.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The bit remains frustratingly shallow, when there’s so much opportunity to plumb what it means to seek solace in smoothies and faux spirituality.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Or maybe we’ll plumb new depths of dysfunction in the coming year.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2025

Everybody that ever sees our owl just plumb hates it.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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