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beneath

[bih-neeth, -neeth] / bɪˈniθ, -ˈnið /
ADVERB
in a lower place
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The volcanic rock beneath is actually dark grey and brown.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Another depicted an enlarged image of Trump towering over Greenland beneath the words "Hello, Greenland!"

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Graells suggested that part of the cargo may have become buried beneath the sand immediately after the accident, preventing recovery efforts at the time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Lukewarm hot dogs and taquitos languishing on damp rollers or sweating beneath heat lamps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Tucking Mr. Weil’s clothing bundle beneath his arm, he led the man away into the night.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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