underside

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It was all a stimulating change from opera-house productions, which often lean on 18th-century elegance instead of exploring the seamy underside and corruption of the demimonde that is at the heart of the piece.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

The 26th seed from Scotland hit the underside of the table three times before holding his hand up in apology to the Alexandra Palace crowd as he left the stage.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

It will have white gills and spores on the underside of its cap, and will have a distinct ring or skirt around its stem.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

The investigations led by prosecutor Paolo Storari have cast a spotlight on the dark underside of the luxury industry.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

Half-melted rocks pelted the craft’s underside, jolting it toward the chute walls.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer