under-the-table
Example Sentences
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She brought her dog, a small, rambunctious golden doodle who kept moving around under the table.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
This time was different as within seconds, we were under the table.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
“Then he checked his phone right there under the table, and said, ‘Oh, thank God, I am.’”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Chinese authorities have tried to counter the competitive learning culture by cracking down on cram schools in recent years -- but tutoring, paid under the table, remains in demand.
From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025
Doc pulled a stool from under the table and sat next to the man.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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