the underworld

Example Sentences

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The animated movie about a Korean girl group battling invaders from the underworld was a surprise hit last year, becoming the most watched original film on Netflix.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

There may be no better time for a schemer like Ashur to be resurrected from the underworld.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2025

Kang wants to kick that idea into the underworld: "There's so many elements of the tone and the comedy that are so suited for animation," she says.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025

And then at about minute 40, Vic Mackey shows up because somebody’s looking into something in the underworld.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2025

“So you must be familiar with the underworld that has popped up since my glasses first came on the market.”

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu