探さぐり出だす

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

find out; dig up; sniff out; worm out; pry out; spy out

To uncover hidden information through investigation, questioning, or persistent effort. Often implies a deliberate, sometimes secretive, search.

• 記き者しゃは政せい治じ家かのスキャンダルを探さぐり出だした。

  The reporter dug up a scandal about the politician.