unearthing

Example Sentences

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The model’s greatest success was unearthing Claudio Braga, a Portuguese forward who was plying his trade in the Norwegian second division.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

With a keen eye for unearthing talent, Mick guided Tyson Fury and Carl Froch from their debuts to their first world titles.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

The challenge with long-held silver may be unearthing the “cost basis,” or the amount originally paid, in order to determine the profit that is subject to tax, Weltman said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

The process was meticulous and emotional — unearthing forgotten tapes, restoring brittle footage and returning, again and again, to the question of authorship.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

It was a long e-mail, digging, questioning, unearthing.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie