cave in
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Blasted into 1.9 billion-year-old stable bedrock in Eurajoki, southwest Finland, the geological repository for spent nuclear waste -- dubbed Onkalo which means "cave" in Finnish -- is nearly ready to start operations.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The cave in question is frequented by villagers looking for gold deposits, Bounkham Luanglath, who leads the Laos' Rescue Volunteer for People, told the Associated Press.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Then the stage lit up to show a carved-out cave in a cliffside, housing an absolutely killer all-femme backing band in the grotto and a full company of dancers in every hue of the Americas.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
The intricate patterns and iconic brick walls that once defined the kitchen have fallen into disrepair - plaster peeling from cracked walls and sections of the floor beginning to cave in.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Prince’s teasing was a challenge to Fornatee and Mandela: were they going to cave in to the coach or hang out with their friends?
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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