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
Strip mining it in the US can be particularly destructive to the environment, uprooting entire ecosystems.
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
Oh, and the show seems to be priming us for a heel turn by Geri, who appears to be mining Paula’s horrific situation for magazine material.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 June 2026
Traffic through the strait plunged after Iran retaliated by attacking ships and mining the sea lane.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Director Gar O’Rouke’s documentary captures the clash of cultures between the aging locals of scenic Cinque Terre, Italy, and the online creators mining their paradise for content.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 3 June 2026
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
Oh, and the show seems to be priming us for a heel turn by Geri, who appears to be mining Paula’s horrific situation for magazine material.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 June 2026
Traffic through the strait plunged after Iran retaliated by attacking ships and mining the sea lane.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Director Gar O’Rouke’s documentary captures the clash of cultures between the aging locals of scenic Cinque Terre, Italy, and the online creators mining their paradise for content.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mining
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After the good Samaritan got him off the woman, witnesses say the man wandered to produce and began attacking a 16-year-old boy, but Garbe had followed him.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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After coming close on numerous attacking opportunities in the first, the Real Madrid star put England ahead for the good in the opening moments of the second.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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It was used in bombing missions during the current conflict between the US and Iran.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Cook, who is now retired and works in the private sector, became particularly incensed when the military began bombing boats in the Caribbean in September.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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“Mining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mining. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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