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to come upon after searching, study, or effort
she tried to dig up any information she could for the report on sharks
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Recent Examples of dug up
Those sites were later eliminated as the cause, but DRMS dug up the burning remains of those coal mines, treated them, and reburied them.
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Logan Smith, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Mowing over the seedlings of invasive trees will encourage growth; they must be pulled or dug up by the roots.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
Also, last summer, archaeologists in Williamsburg, Virginia, dug up artifacts from the oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Because of its distinct grooves and marks, the stone piece was believed to be some kind of board game – but obviously no rulebook was dug up to confirm this.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Many remains never were found, and a couple of years ago, workers in the adjacent Denver Botanical Gardens dug up an arm bone.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The road was dug up as part of pre-monsoon preparations undertaken by the city’s municipal authorities.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
The remains being reburied were dug up between 1868 and 1924 and donated to the Hunterian museum at the University of Glasgow in Scotland.
—Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Rhizomes promote its spread in the garden, but they are easily dug up where Canyon Prince has expanded beyond the space allotted to it.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Logan Smith, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Mowing over the seedlings of invasive trees will encourage growth; they must be pulled or dug up by the roots.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
Also, last summer, archaeologists in Williamsburg, Virginia, dug up artifacts from the oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Because of its distinct grooves and marks, the stone piece was believed to be some kind of board game – but obviously no rulebook was dug up to confirm this.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Many remains never were found, and a couple of years ago, workers in the adjacent Denver Botanical Gardens dug up an arm bone.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The road was dug up as part of pre-monsoon preparations undertaken by the city’s municipal authorities.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
The remains being reburied were dug up between 1868 and 1924 and donated to the Hunterian museum at the University of Glasgow in Scotland.
—Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Rhizomes promote its spread in the garden, but they are easily dug up where Canyon Prince has expanded beyond the space allotted to it.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dug up
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When one landowner stuck a fireworks stand on the property across the way and was letting consumers shoot them off on-site, Foreman fought it by founding the Church of Peace and Quiet.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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Ksubi Ksubi is celebrating 420 by dropping a new capsule collection with STAYME70, the premium cannabis brand founded by former professional basketball player Carmelo Anthony.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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After 20 years with the Broward school district as a teacher and, recently, a transportation supervisor, Venice Jackson learned Wednesday her job was being cut.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There’s a long trail of quarterbacks who learned the hard way by testing Clark.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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During the traffic stop, officers discovered Harrison in the back seat, and learned that the ride-share driver was taking him to a Westminster-area hotel.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
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Celeste’s family has largely stayed out of public view since her body was discovered.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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The suspect was later located in Paramount and arrested Tuesday, April 14.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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The seven-screen theater, located near the North Hollywood Metro station, is considered one of the company’s more accessible venues and a key part of the NoHo Arts District.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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