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dredge

[drej] / drɛdʒ /
VERB
deepen
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This is a film that serves a purpose, and Jones’ amiable writing and Aramayo’s engaging performance dredge up just enough sentimentality while keeping the movie from seeming overly instructive.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Beginning in the late 19th century, California farmers regularly used their own equipment to dredge the delta channels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Diggers have been deployed to dredge a channel back into deeper waters.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

They then retrieved volcanic rock samples from several parts of the trench system using a chain bag dredge.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

They’re negotiating with the Merpeople to dredge the lake.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling




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