quarry
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The group, which primarily produces its liquor in Latvia, bought up the depleted Cedar Creek Quarry in Bardstown, Ky., and planned to redevelop it into the Kentucky Owl Park.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Renee MacRae's car was found on fire in a lay-by near Dalmagarry Quarry, south of Inverness, on 12 November 1976 but there was no sign of her, or three-year-old Andrew.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Over time, this careful work revealed the unusual quality of preservation at Thomas Quarry I, including its layered sediments, environmental record, and archaeological materials.
From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2026
Much of the data came from the Dry Mesa Dinosaur Quarry in Colorado, a site known for its exceptionally rich fossil record.
From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026
“I thought we might go out and take a look at an estate sale on the Old Quarry Road,” said Henry, unperturbed.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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