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[uhn-kuhv-er] / ʌnˈkʌv ər /


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During the pre-show, guests can explore tarot books and uncover slips of paper hidden in them that prompt us to answer questions or complete poems — the latter will figure into the performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

By late May, those early partners had already used Mythos to uncover more than 10,000 serious security weaknesses that hackers could exploit to cause real damage.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

I pointed out that in the Connecticut case, investigators had been able to uncover the trafficking ring after tracing the gun to his shop.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

All the hassle of finding holes for the keys Grandpa Sorenson gave her, in order to uncover extra keys that fit a locked journal, for that odd message?

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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