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[uhn-kuhv-er] / ʌnˈkʌv ər /


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"There are many fossils hidden here that are waiting for us to uncover," Suravech said.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

By linking those samples with long-term health information and genetic data already held by the cohort studies, researchers hope to uncover biological signals associated with heavy menstrual bleeding.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

The findings, published in Cell, uncover a previously unknown way the gut microbiota may influence important functions throughout the body.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

Slate’s Steffi Cao set out to uncover just how the chain became such a phenomenon—and what its rise reveals about consumer desire, brand loyalty, and the future of American fast food.

From Slate Aug. 24, 2026

Especially when they hear that someone else might be making money off those scraps, or using them to uncover potentially damaging information about their genes and medical histories.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

Michael Sheen uncovers claims of conspiracy, complicity and denial over alleged toxic 'forever chemical' contamination in south Wales.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

In this recent interview, edited for length and clarity, Ellis uncovers key lessons from his long career in investment management.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

His tone has grown more strident as he uncovers more examples of apparent fraud, which he attributes to junior researchers chasing career advancement and senior professors letting misconduct go unchecked to burnish their own résumés.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Riley’s previous feature, 2018’s “Sorry to Bother You,” was about a telemarketer who uncovers a larger corporate conspiracy.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

Farther down in the tangle of wood and schoolbooks and concrete, he uncovers a bruised toe.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

Since then, Boeing has uncovered hundreds of millions of dollars in additional liabilities at Spirit beyond what it initially recognized after the deal closed.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Ismail Fahmi, founder of data analytics company Media Kernels Indonesia, analysed about 29,000 social media posts between July and August and uncovered a campaign that amplified threats of looting and unrest, while downplaying protesters' demands.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said it uncovered a bulk shipment of counterfeit Adidas, Nike and other branded streetwear at a port of entry in early August.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

The survey also uncovered Agyneta mollis, a tiny nationally rare money spider.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

Using the most sophisticated underwater metal detectors ever developed, the team uncovered solid indications of the presence of at least seven statues, buried deep under the seabed.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

Even if the acquisition is helping improve production quality, Boeing isn’t uncovering hidden financial upside.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Under a makeshift roof offering protection from the monsoon rains, the pair are slowly uncovering the giant neck of a fossil they hope to confirm soon as Thailand's newest dinosaur.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

Rather than uncovering a loophole, they appear to have landed themselves squarely in legal jeopardy.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2026

A BBC investigation can now shine more light on the scale of money owed, uncovering evidence that tenants and landlords are between them out of pocket by hundreds of thousands of pounds.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Suddenly, he flipped the mattress off the bed, uncovering the bars that held the mattress in place.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby




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