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excavation

[eks-kuh-vey-shuhn] / ˌɛks kəˈveɪ ʃən /


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This was particularly important in connection with underground activities like excavation and extraction, he said, pointing for instance to quakes triggered by disposal of wastewater from the fracking industry in Texas.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Heavy machinery arrived two hours later to begin the three-day excavation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

As their excavation continued, the team found eight more similar jawbones, each about six inches long.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Dinnis, who directed the initial digs and will lead the new excavation project, said he was optimistic about what they would uncover.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Nor was there a single piece of any type of marine excavation equipment in the entire nation or surrounding countries.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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