as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
she tried to dig up any information she could for the report on sharks
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Recent Examples of dig up
The city relies on four main revenue sources for street repairs: state gas taxes, state funding under the 2017 road repair law known as SB 1, damage fees paid by contractors who dig up streets and Transnet, the county’s half-cent sales tax surcharge for transportation projects.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
Tulip Bulb Storage While tulip bulbs are often left in the ground, those planted in pots or areas with heavy summer rains may benefit from being dug up and stored until fall planting time.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
For example, squirrels will bury and dig up nuts in the lawn and mulched beds, while chipmunks tend to make holes near stumps, buildings and brush piles.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
That year certainly saw tensions intensify, with Stalin issuing an order in September for European communist parties to dig up their weapons in preparation for future war and setting the groundwork for the Soviet blockade of Berlin the next year.
—Antony Beevor, Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2025
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
Tulip Bulb Storage While tulip bulbs are often left in the ground, those planted in pots or areas with heavy summer rains may benefit from being dug up and stored until fall planting time.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
For example, squirrels will bury and dig up nuts in the lawn and mulched beds, while chipmunks tend to make holes near stumps, buildings and brush piles.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
That year certainly saw tensions intensify, with Stalin issuing an order in September for European communist parties to dig up their weapons in preparation for future war and setting the groundwork for the Soviet blockade of Berlin the next year.
—Antony Beevor, Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2025
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JoJo Romero regaining his form Speaking of pitchers who have turned it around, Romero has found his groove again.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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Ellie finds a small fishing boat to take her across the water to the aquarium.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Workshop attendees will learn about free Arkansas resources, digital health clinics, a free 24/7 brain and spine call center, brain injury support groups and more.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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During a March appearance on The Pivot Podcast, Jelly revealed what he's learned after being married to Bunnie for eight years.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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It's been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there.—
Mekishana Pierre Updated,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Egyptian archaeologists have discovered tombs dating back to the New Kingdom period (1550–1070 B.C.) and identified the names and titles of their owners through inscriptions found within, according to a statement by the tourism and antiquities ministry.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Find the Big Dipper's pointer stars − located on the outer edge of the ladle.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The theater and facilities are located at Inspiration Point northwest of Eureka Springs on US Highway 62.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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After finishing near the league basement in 2023-24, an 0-6-1 start to 2024-25 was a tough hole to dig out of.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Related Articles More storms take aim at central US, where many are digging out from tornado damage The US hasn’t seen a human bird flu case in 3 months.—
Dylan Lovan,
Twin Cities,
17 May 2025
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Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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