beneath

Example Sentences

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But beneath the surface, index construction involves many active decisions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

In a candidate’s personal life, beneath the curated character he presents to the public, we see a clearer picture of who he is, which holds clues to how he’ll act in office.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

"During hot weather we know people want to keep cool but open waters are exceptionally dangerous as there is no way of telling what's beneath the surface."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The larvae develop beneath the surface before emerging as adults.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

She scoured the room, her tiny claws clacking across the floor—which, contrary to the clacking, looked like undulating water beneath her feet.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman