dredge

Example Sentences

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Just five years ago, the same agency—then under former Gov. Andrew Cuomo—had denied the permit, citing the likelihood that it would dredge up toxic material.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

Mr Owens said he was frustrated he cannot dredge the river, saying "common sense" needed to prevail.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2025

Miners hauled in hydraulic equipment to dig and dredge and strip the mountains, polluting the runoff so badly that in 1874, the flatlanders who depended on that water went to court to stop the despoiling.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2025

Working in one flow, lightly dredge the seasoned chicken in the flour, followed by the eggs and finally the breadcrumbs.

From Salon • Aug. 3, 2024

I say, with as much venom as I can dredge up.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood