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underwater

[uhn-der-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈʌn dərˈwɔ tər, -ˈwɒt ər /
ADJECTIVE
under the water's surface
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That could reduce bond supply, and provide some relief to bonds now underwater in portfolios.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

Bottom trawling involves dragging weighted nets along the seabed to catch fish, although it can harm underwater vegetation.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Global interest in UUVs has soared since the start of the Middle East war when Iran claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz, said Grace Chia, chief executive of Singapore autonomous underwater vehicles firm BeeX.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

Some evidence points to an animal that frequently submerged itself and pursued prey underwater, much like seals or penguins.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026

“So stay underwater as much as you can, to be safe.”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown


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