tunnels

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Or the 14 miles of tunnels that were dug for a giant particle accelerator in Texas, only for Congress to pull the plug.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The Federal Correctional Institution Terminal Island is closing due to crumbling underground tunnels and other infrastructure problems, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Spent fuel is planned to be deposited in Onkalo's massive network of tunnels for 100 years but operations may be extended if new nuclear reactors are built.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

"My feeling is there must still be miners inside. The tunnels underground are complicated and criss-crossed. There are hidden mine faces."

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Jason showed Ella an alcove beside the tunnels that looked like a secret room.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton