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underground

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




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These humble vessels of the God molecule live underground for up to nine months a year, during which time they neither eat nor move.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

The Taliban authorities have expanded the mining sector since returning to power five years ago, aiming to tap into Afghanistan's vast underground resources to boost state coffers.

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

But the appeals court noted that the existing injunction specifically allows construction of underground bunkers, bomb shelters and military and medical infrastructure to continue, along with aboveground work strictly necessary for security.

From Salon Aug. 9, 2026

Because ambient noise tomography can survey large underground regions relatively quickly and inexpensively, it may provide a useful way to search for geothermal energy and mineral resources.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

Hopefully, Snow White had built her castle like any other civilized person would have done, putting the dungeon underground.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

Glasgow and Budapest opened their undergrounds in 1896, as did Paris in 1900, New York in 1904, and Buenos Aires in 1913.

From Textbooks Dec. 14, 2022

This semester, Athey is teaching a class on subcultures and undergrounds at USC’s Roski School of Art and Design.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2017

Joining her in conversation is Luc Sante, a critic known for his journalistic exploration of urban undergrounds; his most recent book, “The Other Paris,” gives similar treatment to the City of Light.

From New York Times Jan. 21, 2016

But he remained a name known primarily to those whose knowledge of the city’s music was steeped in various undergrounds.

From Washington Post Jun. 23, 2015

"I'm never sure where these French undergrounds are going to land me."

From The Triflers by Frederick Orin Bartlett




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