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excavation

[eks-kuh-vey-shuhn] / ˌɛks kəˈveɪ ʃən /


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Since then, an excavation saw scientists uncover hundreds of footprints at the site which they believe reveal the comings and goings of Cetiosaurus - a huge sauropod.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Since the new excavation, mining activity has destroyed the site, making the recovered data especially valuable.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

This was particularly important in connection with underground activities like excavation and extraction, he said, pointing for instance to quakes triggered by disposal of wastewater from the fracking industry in Texas.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The remaining $36.6 million was used on sitework such as clearing, grading, excavation and utility installation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The excavation of the Mary Rose yielded one of the largest and most amazing arrays of artifacts ever recovered.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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