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Unearth

usgb/ʌnˈɜːrθ/Volume
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Used when someone actually digs in the ground to find something. SlideThe team hoped to unearth dinosaur fossils.
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Often associated with discovering historical objects or information from the past. SlideHistorians unearthed records from the ancient city.
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Can refer to bringing to light any hidden information, not only physical items. SlideShe managed to unearth the truth behind the rumor.