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Recent Examples of excavation
O’Brien had to perform some impressive textual excavation to make Twain serve the night’s theme.
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John Jeremiah Sullivan, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
In Britain, the Bronze Age lasted from 2500 B.C. to roughly 800 B.C.
The excavation took place on the construction site of Europa Way.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
While the excavation of a home in Pompeii was underway, a large entrance hall leading to an atrium, a bedroom and a banquet hall were found.
—Caitlyn Frolo, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2025
Rebellion and mutiny Gregory led the excavations alongside marine archaeologist Andreas Kallmeyer Bloch, who is also a curator at the National Museum.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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John Jeremiah Sullivan, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
In Britain, the Bronze Age lasted from 2500 B.C. to roughly 800 B.C.
The excavation took place on the construction site of Europa Way.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
While the excavation of a home in Pompeii was underway, a large entrance hall leading to an atrium, a bedroom and a banquet hall were found.
—Caitlyn Frolo, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2025
Rebellion and mutiny Gregory led the excavations alongside marine archaeologist Andreas Kallmeyer Bloch, who is also a curator at the National Museum.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excavation
Noun
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Bieber has proven time and time again that a floor-dusting trench goes with everything—including jorts and fisherman sandals.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
20 May 2025
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Most of the active coronae were encircled by trenches, a hint that old crust dives into Venus’s mantle around these rocky rings, where it is driven downward as buoyant rock rises from below in the middle of each corona’s ring structure.—
Elise Cutts,
Scientific American,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS VACATION NIGHTMARE – 12 family members diagnosed with fungal disease after exploring cave.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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Little kids swam under the waterfall and into a cave.—
Jimena Romero,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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Inside the cavern were five vessels containing about 1,800 gemstones and precious metals, dating to around 240 BCE, and small pieces of bone and ash.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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To ensure the correct air (and water) pressure, the cavern will be dug at a depth of around 900 meters.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Feb. 2025
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When the eggs hatch six weeks later, new cicada nymphs will fall from the trees and burrow back underground, starting the cycle again.—
Chris Simon,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
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These fly larvae, the screwworms or maggots, burrow into the flesh of the animal, which can cause serious damage, leading to infections and death in some instances.—
Connor Greene,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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Evidence could include jetty and mooring post remnants, ballast stones, boatbuilding pits, temporary shelters, and artifacts indicating local commerce.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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That dynamic pits the department’s higher-ups against its rank-and-file firefighters and EMS workers.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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Stay informed and follow these tips from the NWS to ensure safety during heavy rainfall: Beware of swollen waterways: Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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Here’s your guide from the NWS to staying safe during downpours: Beware of rapid water flow: During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
24 May 2025
Noun
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It is added to some dental products, such as toothpaste, to help prevent cavities.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
15 May 2025
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Fluoride is a mineral that has been added to drinking water for generations to strengthen teeth and reduce cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Stephany Matat,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Eyes dart, brows furrow, and Holliday lets slip a slight grin, before skinning that smoke wagon and firing one shot into Ringo’s forehead.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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