deep dive

noun

plural deep dives

: an exhaustive investigation, study, or analysis of a question or topic

A deep dive into 2018 congressional transcripts found that female representatives spent more than twice as much time on health care in their speeches as male legislators did.—

Mattie Kahn

After discovering that his late father was a war hero, a son takes a deep dive into World War II and the terrors of the Nazi regime.—

Kirkus Reviews

What begins as a deep dive into the business practices of multilevel marketing and direct sales companies … becomes something larger, and even more rage-inducing: a story about the enviable perks of being rich and well connected in America.—

Pete Keeley

Yet a deep dive into the far reaches of Instagram reveals that a golden age of tattoos has arrived …—

Monica Kim

Examples of deep dive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In a deep dive into this elite crowd, the Financial Times talked to several real estate brokers who revealed that rent can range from $25,000 to $75,000 per month, though one townhouse in SoHo was rented to a tech bro for $100,000 a month—or $1.2 million a year. —

Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 May 2024 For a deep dive on the wacky rig, check out this great video from my friend Flukemaster. —

Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 9 May 2024 Nora Ephron revolutionized the rom-com and now fans and newcomers to her work alike can get a deep dive into just how meaningful her impact on the genre has been. —

Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024 Episode 2 Palm trees Mulaney did a deep dive on the picturesque trees that line L.A.’s streets, in a monologue . —

Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024 The garden spans 55 acres of hiking trails, gardens, and terraces, offering a deep dive into the diverse flora that thrives in Arizona's hot, dry climate. —

Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2024 In This Article Accessibility and Sustainability Location How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Stay Like the best trips, the best hotels immerse you so thoroughly in a destination that staying at them is like taking a deep dive into the local culture. —

Lois Alter Mark, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024 This week’s newspaper features a deep dive into how players from local teams who left college early have fared in the NBA. —

Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024 Take a deep dive into IndyStar's primary election coverage here. —

Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 3 May 2024

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