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unearth

[uhn-urth]

verb (used with object)

  1. to dig or get out of the earth; dig up.

  2. to uncover or bring to light by search, inquiry, etc..

    The lawyer unearthed new evidence.



unearth

/ ʌˈɜːθ /

verb

  1. to dig up out of the earth

  2. to reveal or discover, esp by exhaustive searching

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of unearth1

First recorded in 1400–50, unearth is from the late Middle English word unerthen. See un- 2, earth
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And although the streaming boom has had its drawbacks, it has also unearthed and popularized worthy cult classics, giving them a new life and the long-deserved veneration they deserve.

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Official papers unearthed by the National Archives reveal the prime minister's frustration and concern over slow progress securing supplies of what was then seen to be a brand new "wonder drug".

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Among the £1.7bn worth of talent brought in, albeit with sizeable player sales balancing the books, they have unearthed several gems.

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An investigation into the firings unearthed an even more alarming detail: the aides had been outed by a warrantless wiretap.

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Scientists in Spain say they have discovered the oldest full human fingerprint after unearthing a rock which they say resembles a human face and suggests Neanderthals could make art.

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