1. We began to rake over the seedbed while they were selecting the seeds.

2. She had no desire to rake over the past.

3. Nobody wanted to rake over his past history.

4. He used to rake over the old newspapers in the library, looking for the articles that he wanted.

5. Was he trying to rake over old coals?

6. I have no desire to rake over the past but we should have the right to refer to matters of historical record.

7. I would not - could not - rake over the embers of his past with him persistently.

8. It seems to stir up emotions and rake over apparently quiescent turmoil.

9. Let's not rake over those old scandals.

10. When people rake over the ashes, they discuss an unpleasant event which took place in the past.

11. Why did you have to rake over his political past?

12. I don't want to rake over old ashes, but while we are discussing personal matters, have you heard from Jim lately?

13. Let's not rake over things that we would rather forget.

1. We began to rake over the seedbed while they were selecting the seeds.