discovered

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It was discovered by wildlife officers out eradicating feral pests.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Human-to-human transmission of hantavirus was first discovered in 1996 in the neighboring town of El Bolson, and it was later found to have happened in Epuyen.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

I discovered that while telework may have had some small benefit, helping keep moms with moms with kids under five in the labor force, it’s still not a very big piece of the puzzle.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

But scientists have now discovered that the eruption also triggered an unexpected atmospheric reaction that partially removed methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from the air.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

But best of all, down in the cellar Mutti discovered a whole ham.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo