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unearth

UK/ʌnˈɜː(ɹ)θ/ US/ʌˈnɜrθ/ uncommon

verb

1.

bring to light

  • “The CIA unearthed a plot to kill the President”
2.

lay bare through digging

  • “Schliemann excavated Troy”
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Origin

From un- + earth.

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