dredging
Example Sentences
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The effect is something like uncanny sketch comedy, dredging laughs from Hansen’s stilted expressions and intense demeanor, regardless of a scene’s emotional gravity.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
I spent fruitless hours testing my employer’s patience, neglecting my more immediate work while dredging up zero-retweet Twitter posts from the early 2010s.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
Letters from 24 people were sent to the Government of Jersey's environment department claiming dredging at St Aubin could harm wildlife and be a danger to people.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
These projects should increase demand for dredging engineering services and vessel utilization, supporting the marine services group’s businesses over the longer term.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Irian wrinkled her forehead, dredging through her stock of learning.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
