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underwater

[uhn-der-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈʌn dərˈwɔ tər, -ˈwɒt ər /
ADJECTIVE
under the water's surface
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The reason we’re underwater is because most of us is hidden.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

South Yorkshire Police said his family were "living every parent's worst nightmare", with searches including an underwater team and Mountain Rescue volunteers.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

His body was recovered shortly before 20:00 after a major search, which included an underwater unit.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Researchers explained that strong seasonal weather patterns greatly limit opportunities for underwater surveys.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

I continued swimming underwater for a good while, coming up for rapid gulps of air and going back down till I felt safe from the remotest possibility of being pursued.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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