excavation

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The remaining $36.6 million was used on sitework such as clearing, grading, excavation and utility installation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

New Murabba said in a statement that its development was “progressing in line with a phased and disciplined delivery approach,” with excavation and foundation activity “well advanced.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The discovery might have been missed if not for careful attention during excavation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Olde does not know if Tiny is among the dead or not and has urged Essex Police to undertake a full excavation of the compound.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

As Taran approached the hole, already sizable, Hen Wen hurried to the opposite side of the pen and started a new excavation.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander