as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
the reporter ferreted out massive evidence of corruption at city hall
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There, a tactical response team found a man lying dead with a weapon nearby, whom authorities believe was the shooter.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025 -
In December 2024, a U.S. Senate Committee report initiated by Senator Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent, said that at least two Amazon studies found a link between the speed at which the online retailer's warehouse workers are performing tasks and workplace injuries.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The key is to know yourself and schedule a vacation that fits you, not to overthink (and over-plan) things, and learn from your mistakes.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Most life on Earth, including humans, learns by moving, touching, failing, and adjusting.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 June 2025
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Once the connection between Edwards and Campbell was discovered, the rest of Bravo's plan came to light, according to authorities.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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Missing police sergeant discovered in extreme hoarding conditions after welfare check.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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The Hunter Woods subdivision would be located near the $1 billion Microsoft data center that is going to be built there.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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The soundstage will be located in a specific area of the studios, near the deep water tank.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2025
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As New York closed in on Tuesday's vote, more investors got nervous as the polls showed Mamdani was leading.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Daniels gets his guy Aiyuk, who's the younger, and potentially better receiver.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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“Ferret (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferret%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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