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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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It is believed that the four bodies of the Italian group were located in the same underwater cave where the military found the first body on the day of the accident.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Scientists have long noticed that underwater earthquakes along these faults often remain smaller than geological conditions might otherwise permit, as though some natural mechanism limits their maximum size.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The Maldives' military said one body had been found in a cave about 60 metres underwater, and the other four divers were believed to be also there.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

About 71% of his delivery routes, he said, are financially underwater.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Cousteau would enjoy a varied and legendary underwater career.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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