beneath

Example Sentences

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The volcanic rock beneath is actually dark grey and brown.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Then Golding wrote, “Softly, surrounded by a fringe of inquisitive bright creatures, itself a silver shape beneath the steadfast constellations, Simon’s dead body moved out towards the open sea.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Barron's • 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

Father reaches beneath the wagon seat where he hides his rifle and money.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes