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to come upon after searching, study, or effort
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Recent Examples of dug up
The creature was then dug up and reanimated through the eyes of Terence Fisher in 1957, Mel Brooks in 1974 and Kenneth Branagh in 1994, to name a few.
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Once the flowers and foliage fade, the bulbs should be dug up from the garden, allowed to dry, and stored until the fall to begin the chilling process again.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
By renewable, Repsol means that it isn’t sourced from fossil fuels dug up from the ground.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Instead, the Joffrey has dug up a range of works showcasing mid-20th century innovation and the porous kinship between ballet and modern dance during that time.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
When animals dug up some of the plants outside his home, Carney converted some old bathtubs into makeshift planters and dotted them around his property.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Several outlets dug up a red carpet clip from 2023, appearing to show visible tension between the Beckhams, seemingly validating Brooklyn’s claims.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
But Vermont has been buried before, and dug up again, and even brought back to life.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
In addition to the mystery in South Wales, another unlikely discovery unfolded in England, where unusually large Roman shoes were dug up in Northumberland, and will be on display at the Roman Army Museum beginning in February.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Once the flowers and foliage fade, the bulbs should be dug up from the garden, allowed to dry, and stored until the fall to begin the chilling process again.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
By renewable, Repsol means that it isn’t sourced from fossil fuels dug up from the ground.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Instead, the Joffrey has dug up a range of works showcasing mid-20th century innovation and the porous kinship between ballet and modern dance during that time.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
When animals dug up some of the plants outside his home, Carney converted some old bathtubs into makeshift planters and dotted them around his property.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Several outlets dug up a red carpet clip from 2023, appearing to show visible tension between the Beckhams, seemingly validating Brooklyn’s claims.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
But Vermont has been buried before, and dug up again, and even brought back to life.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
In addition to the mystery in South Wales, another unlikely discovery unfolded in England, where unusually large Roman shoes were dug up in Northumberland, and will be on display at the Roman Army Museum beginning in February.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dug up
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Beyond, founded in 2009 and known primarily for its pea-protein burger patties and steaks, has had some turbulent times recently.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The 53-year-old Japanese designer, who founded cult label Number (N)ine in 1997, is relaunching the brand 15 years after stepping away from it.—
Ashley Ogawa Clarke,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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After the university initially said there were two victims, Shelton said authorities learned that there was a third victim at a hospital.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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This time around, DeRosa has likely learned from Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s miscalculation and will call upon Hill in a squeeze.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Doctors discovered cancerous masses during the procedure, and DeCarlo underwent treatment until he was hospitalized from November through December after another brain bleed.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Part of that evolution reflects how younger viewers discovered international cinema in the first place.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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The first Guerlain Spa on the West Coast (the only other two in the country are located at Raffles Boston and The Breakers in Palm Beach), the spa offers a tranquil and private retreat with top-notch service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The 3,314-acre Tolland Ranch property is located west of the Peak to Peak Highway near Rollinsville in a wide, scenic valley adjacent to the James Peak Wilderness and the Roosevelt National Forest.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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