underground
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It was a clear day in February—water was leaking through burst underground pipes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
With May 8 being the grand opening, and as the stations are complete and they’re testing the trains underground, it almost feels like it’s graduation time.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
At its peak, smoke from the underground fire was affecting air quality across Metro Manila, where an "acutely unhealthy" reading was recorded in multiple areas, according to a local monitor.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
A hedgehog that spent at least four days stuck in a rusty underground drain pipe in Fife has been rescued with the help of some cooking oil and a large pair of pliers.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
He and Anastasia had decided that King of Worms probably liked living outdoors, underground, better than in a box in Sam's closet.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
Vocabulary lists containing underground
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: under-
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