as in attacking
to place hidden explosive devices in or under
the troops hurriedly mined the field before relinquishing it to the enemy
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Recent Examples of mining
Why is mining Greenland’s resources so difficult?
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Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
Since Bitcoin’s valuation has increased over the years, mining for these Bitcoins is an economically attractive opportunity.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Most surviving samples have been unearthed from mining shafts dozens of meters deep.
—Mohsin Sajid, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
Linde makes industrial gases for a wide array of applications from hospital settings to mining to semiconductor manufacturing.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
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Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
Since Bitcoin’s valuation has increased over the years, mining for these Bitcoins is an economically attractive opportunity.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Most surviving samples have been unearthed from mining shafts dozens of meters deep.
—Mohsin Sajid, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
Linde makes industrial gases for a wide array of applications from hospital settings to mining to semiconductor manufacturing.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mining
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The president also shared clips of the video on his Truth Social handle, along with posts mocking and attacking Pretti.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Stay focused on the issue, rather than attacking the other person’s character.—
Molly Burrets,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Last June, after indirect nuclear negotiations collapsed, the United States joined Israel in a 12-day war with Iran, bombing three of the country’s key nuclear facilities.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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The cross on this painting is a target, like when bombing with a drone.—
Thomas Patier,
Artforum,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Mining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mining. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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