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Recent Examples of excavation
The excavation, which has been in the works for years, began after the cathedral was rebuilt in the wake of a devastating 2019 fire.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
An excavation process begins as Chiron enters Taurus.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
In one case, while working on an excavation, archeologists spoke with a local woman who recalled that, in her childhood, anyone who had to go near the road at night would sprint past it for fear of ghosts.
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Amelia Soth,
JSTOR Daily,
18 June 2026
The original excavation took place between 2015 and 2017, with the findings requiring many years of analyses and tests.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for excavation
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
An excavation process begins as Chiron enters Taurus.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
In one case, while working on an excavation, archeologists spoke with a local woman who recalled that, in her childhood, anyone who had to go near the road at night would sprint past it for fear of ghosts.
—
Amelia Soth,
JSTOR Daily,
18 June 2026
The original excavation took place between 2015 and 2017, with the findings requiring many years of analyses and tests.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for excavation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excavation
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The most common is to apply liquid termiticide in a trench in the soil around your house.
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This poppy red trench is the kind of summer statement piece that’s worth the investment, especially with this discount.
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Now, visitors to Peleliu can explore the island’s cave systems and see tanks, cannons and other objects left in situ.
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And who can forget the frightening ice cave robot named Box, perfectly portrayed by Roscoe Lee Brown inside a shiny android suit?
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There is a parallel track in Sanders’s life; one that leads towards the deep caverns of the manosphere.
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Moaning Caverns and Calaveras cave tours Calaveras County's caverns offer guided underground tours, dramatic cave formations and a cooler alternative on hot summer days.
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The eggs hatch into larvae that burrow into the wound and feed on living tissue; then, after about seven days of feeding, the larvae drop to the ground, burrow into the soil and pupate.
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Attracted to the smell, the flies will lay eggs in open wounds on warm-blooded animals, and within hours the eggs hatch as the worms burrow in a screw-like pattern into the flesh to feed, according to the advisory.
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Outside the pool house, a fire pit and patio extend the space into the woods, especially in the evening.
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Cherries contain cyanide in their pits, stems and leaves, which is toxic to dogs.
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According to authorities, Maddie steered the off-road vehicle to avoid a drainage ditch before the ATV plunged into the water.
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Workers repairing a ha-ha, a ditch traditionally used to contain livestock without interrupting the view across an estate, uncovered a tunnel entrance, along with Tudor-era artifacts including pottery, bones, and glass bottles.
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The extra saliva helps rinse away food particles and bacteria that can contribute to cavities, making gum a useful addition to your travel routine.
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Rather than a small drawer or tray, the divided top of West Elm’s storage coffee table rotates to reveal an empty storage cavity to fill with throw blankets, books, or video game controllers.
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In furrows of pain, The good now germinates.
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Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.
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“Excavation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excavation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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