dig up
Example Sentences
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The company also initially wanted him to dig up the driveway he poured seven years ago, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
It’s also a signal that anyone planning to dig up those rare earths from Greenland’s tundra will have Washington’s support to overcome any resistance from China or local environmentalists.
From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026
His reference to Tolkien’s letters from the North Pole reminded me of how we used to dig up our yard to make sled tracks and reindeer footprints to create awe and wonder for our kids.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025
Second, own shares of the companies that dig up what China needs.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025
“You’re right. I’m being stupid. It’s a treasure hunt, Kuda. We’re going to dig up toys from the ground.”
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
