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underground

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




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Much of it was placed underground and reliable analysis on how much they have is scanty, but Shapiro believed the Chinese might have 1.2 billion barrels stockpiled — 104 days of storage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Aqua Line is the city's new fully underground metro train connecting the old business district of Cuffe Parade to newer commercial hubs like BKC and the airport terminals in the northern suburbs.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

These systems need both moisture and oxygen to function properly, which can be difficult to maintain underground, especially in dry conditions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Now that I had a bit of a handle on it, I wanted to get a sense for what Xu called the “true underground scene.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

If I ask her what she thinks happens, she says, “Well, Son. I think the sun goes down, goes all the way underground, and rises up on the other side of the country.”

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola




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