excavate

Example Sentences

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When Mayfield and his workers excavated additional soil from Army Corps-cleared properties, he said they occasionally uncovered ash, slabs of burned stucco, and other debris.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of the trackways stretch for up to 150m, and researchers believe they could extend even further, as only part of the quarry has been excavated.

From BBC

He said Butyagin had ensured conservation and preservation of the site he was excavating.

From BBC

Then, when identical brothers Smoke and Stack came calling, Jordan rented a house in Ojai and began excavating the twins’ backstories with help from longtime dialect coach Beth McGuire.

From Los Angeles Times

The latest search for Mr McVeigh's remains had been taking place at Bragan Bog in County Monaghan since August, after a review of previous operations identified a new area to be excavated.

From BBC