unearthing

Example Sentences

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His evocative depictions of forest scenes are stunning in their own right, hypnotically expressive and made to tickle your id, unearthing deeply rooted primal sensations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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

For Patterson, getting the best out of his defenders never proved to be a problem at TCU, where he was known for unearthing underrated prospects on the defensive end.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 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

As Matthew Stirling and his team were dodging ticks and unearthing stelae in Tres Zapotes, they found a cache of fifteen upside-down pottery bowls tucked into the ground six feet below the surface.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann