as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
I might be able to dredge up some old baby clothes to donate
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Now, a new study suggests researchers may have found the first drug regimen capable of rapid and sustaining relief from suicidal thoughts across a broad group of patients.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026 -
Minutes later, police also responded to the 3800 block of Salerno Street where, inside, officers found the two suspects dead.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Guests can take an organic garden tour to learn about the plants and produce grown here, including Vietnamese lemons, pandan, passion fruit, mangoes, papayas, bananas, and 10 types of chili peppers from Korea, Vietnam, and Cuba.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Conrad Weiser was a Pennsylvania German who had roamed the frontier for decades, learning the Indian languages and befriending Indian leaders, including some who encountered Washington in Ohio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Without the co-op, Fiebig never would’ve discovered the sport.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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In August 2023, doctors discovered that her months of chest pain, shortness of breath and an elevated heart rate were actually caused by tumors pressing against her trachea, heart and arteries, leading to a stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The center, located at 7040 Independent Parkway, is also accused of failing to report this incident and other ones to the state in accordance with state law.—
Lina Ruiz
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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That’s where the art galleries and vendors selling Cuban memorabilia are located in CubaNostalgia.—
Sarah Moreno
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Murphy actually got her hands on all five shots in the shootout as Karnezis’ hard liner deflected off her and into the net.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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As if holiday poolside lounging (and shopping) couldn’t get any sweeter, so many deals are 60 percent off or more.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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“Dredge (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dredge%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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