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tunnel

[tuhn-l] / ˈtʌn l /


VERB
dig a passage through
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Even without that rosy scenario, traders can already see some light at the end of the tunnel.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

At Isfahan, for example, satellite imagery from February indicated all entrances to its tunnel complex appeared to be sealed off with earth, which would make any operation more difficult.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

And don’t get me started on my strained hand with carpal tunnel syndrome from all the clicking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

NordVPN’s version is more flexible, allowing users to route specific apps or domains outside the VPN tunnel.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Our fingers touched, there was a gust of wind, then the tunnel, the cave, the voice.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas