unearth
Example Sentences
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Prince’s shocking death in 2016 gave writers a reason to unearth the shady details of his antagonism toward Michael Jackson.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
The controller has a bully pulpit to vent about the city’s dire financial straits, as well as auditing powers to unearth where the city might be overspending, but does not actually manage the budget.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
So, two years ago, Tevreden launched a one-man recruiting campaign to unearth younger talent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Meanwhile, Brewdog threatened legal proceedings against one of the BBC's US-based contributors and sent private detectives to try to unearth dirt on at least one of our UK-based interviewees.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
“I didn’t think you’d be able to unearth that thing,” she says.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X
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