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underground

[uhn-der-ground, uhn-der-ground] / ˈʌn dərˈgraʊnd, ˈʌn dərˌgraʊnd /




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If there were a statewide measure for commercial businesses, many would probably have to build retention ponds or swales to filter out contaminants before water percolates underground.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

According to a CNN report on Sunday, satellite images show that Iran has unblocked 50 out of the 69 tunnel entrances bombed by the US and Israel at 18 underground missile facilities.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

A recent satellite image shows the extent of the excavations for the underground section, which the president has said will be three-storeys deep.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Tragedy struck in 1972 when fire broke out deep underground and 91 miners died.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

They also maintained the underground route through which downed Allied plane crews reached the North Sea coast.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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