unearthing (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɜːθ/
Definition
To discover something that has been hidden or buried for a long time, often by digging.
Examples
They hoped to unearth the lost treasure.
The investigation aimed to unearth the truth behind the scandal.
New evidence was unearthed that changed the course of the trial.
How to Use unearthing
- unearth something (prepositional phrase)
- To discover something hidden or buried. — "They expect to unearth more artifacts at the dig site."
- unearth the truth/fact/information (collocation)
- To discover hidden or secret information. — "The reporter's goal was to unearth the truth about the company's practices."
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