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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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South Yorkshire Police said extensive searches, including an underwater team and Mountain Rescue volunteers, came to an end shortly before 23:00 on Monday.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

We’re sitting on opposite ends of an underwater “sea-saw.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

A specialist operation, including underwater searches, remains ongoing and the boy's family is being supported, South Yorkshire Police said.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

These diesel-electric subs could cruise underwater on battery power for up to forty-eight hours, but to recharge they needed to approach the surface, take in oxygen, and run their diesel engines.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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