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quarrying

  • present participle of quarry.

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“It builds on our core quarrying competency, expands our geographic footprint and immediately establishes Martin Marietta as the leading national producer of lime solutions,” he said.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

Jobs connected to mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction also saw strong wage growth, according to the analysis.

From MarketWatch Jun. 10, 2026

A quarrying and construction firm has been fined £110,000 after the death of a subcontractor.

From BBC Mar. 13, 2026

After analyzing the model, the team identified 30 distinct quarrying areas, each showing unique carving approaches.

From Science Daily Nov. 30, 2025

Returning to the village late in the day, with her baskets and belly full of apples, Alyce cut through the manor field, near where the villagers had dug a pit for the quarrying of gravel.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman