dredge
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During one particularly tough patch that summer, the media managed to dredge up every stupid thing I had ever said publicly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
This is a film that serves a purpose, and Jones’ amiable writing and Aramayo’s engaging performance dredge up just enough sentimentality while keeping the movie from seeming overly instructive.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
Eventually, two diggers were deployed on Thursday to dredge a channel for the whale to swim into deeper water, and rescue teams worked late into the day under floodlights to save it.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
They then retrieved volcanic rock samples from several parts of the trench system using a chain bag dredge.
From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026
Did I dredge up memories he'd worked hard to forget?
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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