underside

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It was all a stimulating change from opera-house productions, which often lean on 18th-century elegance instead of exploring the seamy underside and corruption of the demimonde that is at the heart of the piece.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

France legend Zinedine Zidane has a claim for taking the most high-pressure Panenka, in the 2006 World Cup final with his penalty hitting the underside of the crossbar and just crossing the line.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

On the underside of its cap are white gills and spores.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

The teen made up for his disappointment by putting the Indomitable Lions ahead on 55 minutes with a fierce shot from outside the box that flew into the net off the underside of the crossbar.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

My knees knock against the underside of the table.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner