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unearth

[uhn-urth] / ʌnˈɜrθ /


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Armed with just "an Drew", Filip's research led him to boxing and military records to unearth the truth.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

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

But the only reason that constantly trading away their top selections can be such a successful approach is the team’s uncanny ability to unearth gems in the later rounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

I knew I was somewhere in the southern Commonwealth, but the precise location was buried, tangled up with other memories that I was not eager to unearth.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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