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underwater

[uhn-der-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈʌn dərˈwɔ tər, -ˈwɒt ər /
ADJECTIVE
under the water's surface
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That puts a premium on loss-harvesting strategies, which include selling underwater investments and using “tax-aware” funds designed to generate losses.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Long rates have risen, so the bonds are underwater too.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

He noted that research shows reservoirs, when first constructed and filled, release some carbon dioxide as plants decompose underwater.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

"If we have a problem with above-ground mines, you can just imagine what the problem would be for underwater mines," Cunningham said.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

It was the rooftop of a two-story building that was otherwise completely underwater.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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