subterranean
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Operating theatres, intensive care units and even maternity wards have been relocated to protected subterranean spaces.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
And when it comes to the legacy of Mount Vesuvius — able to change the sky and move the earth — history encompasses all that’s above and plenty that’s subterranean, too.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Buying and installing subterranean bins is also expensive, compared to wheelie bins, so cash-strapped councils might not be able to afford them in large numbers.
From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025
Other subterranean tremors acknowledge Maia’s inner tug of war between New York and her new battleground.
From Salon • Nov. 2, 2025
Both Mackenzie and I have been gorging ourselves during our subterranean journey of mystery.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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Latin Root "sub" Words
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