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tunnel

[tuhn-l] / ˈtʌn l /


VERB
dig a passage through
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Should there be a marble aboveground tunnel connecting him to the steps of Marine One?

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

"One more year, one more year Casemiro," bellowed the Stretford End as the Brazilian midfielder made his way down the tunnel to the Manchester United dressing room.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

That proposal included plans to acquire the block south of the Garden to expand tracks and platforms, further relieving congestion and accommodating additional trains expected from the new cross-Hudson tunnel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

These insects can spread through complex tunnel systems, and standard contact insecticides only work if the termites physically touch the treated area.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

“Reggie!” she yelled one more time as she rushed to the linen closet so that she could reach the tunnel.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti