discovered
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The secret was discovered when a courtesy phone call was made telling his mom about an injury.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
About 10 years ago, university researchers discovered that the wastewater from shuttered mines contained rare earths.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
This specimen is also the oldest example discovered so far.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
Letting go is a decision, but it’s often a daily practice too, as you have no doubt discovered.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
The Davenport brothers escaped from their spirit cabinet, but one of the professors discovered a piece of broken thread on the floor.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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