uncovered

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So when scientists uncovered a new species of young dinosaur on Aphae Island, the name came naturally: Doolysaurus.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

In contrast to previous cases, he decided the seven claimants could not just be able to reheat evidence previously uncovered, or make general accusations against the newspapers.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Now, with French authorities and the U.S. Department of Justice identifying Dmitry Klyuev as the mastermind, we finally see a trial against the key perpetrator of the $230 million fraud uncovered by Sergei Magnitsky.”

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

What that research uncovered was not simply troubling, but a moral failure buried for over 100 years and one we still need to see addressed.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Here they waited for a moment while the young dog furtively uncovered his prize, and the cat joined them; then, without looking back, they trotted in close formation out of sight between the trees.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford