as in found
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
the reporter ferreted out massive evidence of corruption at city hall
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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 -
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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Tagaung, located about 105 miles north of Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, had been under the control of forces aligned with the NUG since August 2024.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Amanyara is located about 25 minutes from Providenciales, on the quiet northwest tip making for extraordinary sunsets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 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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“Ferreted (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferreted%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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