the underground

noun

: a group of people who secretly work to oppose or overthrow a government

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City crews worked through the morning to repair the underground line. Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025 But when a heat wave strikes, sending both daytime and nighttime temperatures soaring for multiple days in a row, the underground temperature can start to rise. John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Once the underground portion of the tour is complete, head upstairs for the American Celebration on Parade, which features a collection of parade floats and props from historical national events. Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025 But when a friend vanishes, she, her two nieces, and a dog set out to find her, uncovering her ties to the underground organization. Maria Reva september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the underground

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“The underground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20underground. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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