plumb

Example Sentences

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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

She had focused on romance stories about Navy SEALs but realized she was trying too hard to plumb an unfamiliar topic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

In effect, the complaint here invites the Journal’s lawyer to use interrogatories and depositions to plumb the entire relationship between the two men.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2025

That cast Webster, who had earlier had a let-off when Bavuma declined to review a plumb lbw when on eight, as the man to perform the rescue act.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

The paint was worn off and the porch swing hung crooked, like it was plumb out of swing.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool