excavation
Example Sentences
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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
The discovery might have been missed if not for careful attention during excavation.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
The company which manages the site said that excavation would be kept to a minimum by using areas with existing construction.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 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
The excavation of the Shinan shipwreck produced many amazing surprises.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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