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miner

[mahy-ner] / ˈmaɪ nər /
NOUN
digger
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Bill served in the Royal Navy during World War One and had hoped to return to work as a miner when the war came to an end.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"Everyone knew this was a high-methane mine," says Chen, a miner who previously worked at the Liushenyu coal mine for two years.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

In terms of Tonkin’s potential successor, Macquarie notes that both Northern Star’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer have significant experience and have been with the miner for an extended period of time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Copper miner Antofagasta slips 1.2%, while diversified miner Anglo American slides 1.6%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

He had grown up in Idaho during the Great Depression, working summers as a miner to pay for college, and was eager to jump into the ranks of the G-men.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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