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underground

[uhn-der-ground, uhn-der-ground] / ˈʌn dərˈgraʊnd, ˈʌn dərˌgraʊnd /




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In 2025, researchers published a global analysis of underground mycorrhizal fungal diversity in Nature and launched a digital platform called the Underground Atlas to help identify likely biodiversity hotspots beneath the surface.

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

I think in these cafes, we should talk about the Velvet Underground.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

"Trains are subject to delay, diversion and cancellation this evening. Ticket acceptance is in place and you may use your ticket at no extra cost on London Underground services between London terminals," the spokesperson added.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Dohrn was his mother’s name, and she, Bernardine Dohrn, was a fellow member of the Weather Underground, as well as the fourth woman to appear on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted List.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Underground, pale seeds roll over in their sleep.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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