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tunnel

[tuhn-l] / ˈtʌn l /


VERB
dig a passage through
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Even without that rosy scenario, traders can already see some light at the end of the tunnel.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

As Stratford puts it, the two nations are undeniably still in the tunnel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

NordVPN’s version is more flexible, allowing users to route specific apps or domains outside the VPN tunnel.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Sheridan assured residents that Metro’s tunnel safety report found that modern tunnel construction techniques were “very safe and successful.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

It should be impossible, but the tunnel ahead looks darker.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas