dredge

Example Sentences

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For him there was too much to get excited about in the 80 minutes to come, without dredging up the past.

From BBC

He advocates re-introducing a ban on trawling and dredging within three miles of the shore where the marine eco-system is most sensitive.

From BBC

For his nugget-rich “Literary Destruction of Los Angeles” chapter in “Ecology of Fear,” Mike Davis dredged up and championed this obscure SF novel.

From Los Angeles Times

Louisiana’s complicated relationship with the industry also is illustrated by lawsuits filed by coastal parishes over decades of alleged damage to wetlands from dredging canals to service oil and gas drilling.

From Washington Times

From the island’s northeastern tip, tourists watch through binoculars as dredging ships reclaim land for a new Chinese airport set to open in 2025, promising quick access to international travel for Kinmen residents.

From Washington Post