dredge up

Example Sentences

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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

Just five years ago, the same agency—then under former Gov. Andrew Cuomo—had denied the permit, citing the likelihood that it would dredge up toxic material.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

That was their goal from the start, they just needed time to dredge up a pretext.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

The Delaware trial isn’t about Hunter Biden’s foreign business affairs, though the proceedings were likely to dredge up dark, embarrassing and painful memories.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Anya’s heart still hammered and her belly twisted with fear, and the first coherent thought she could dredge up was why the dragon hadn’t tried to eat her yet.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack