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Vocabulary Entry
mined
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To extract minerals or resources from the earth.
Example Sentences
"The workers mined coal from the underground pit."
"She has mined for gold in several different states."
"They are planning to mine for copper in the mountains."
N
noun
The process of extracting minerals from the earth or the site where this occurs.
Example Sentences
"The mining in this region has created many jobs."
"Gold mining is often associated with significant environmental impact."
"After the mining was completed, the area was restored."