the underground

noun

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

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Much of the underground work Xcel looks to do is in Boulder County, outside the city limits, Elam said. Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026 With its roots in the underground art world of tattoos and graffiti, Cardamon operated San Jose Day as a one-woman show for the first few years before recruiting a team in 2023. Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026 When asked on Monday to share more about the underground complex, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stayed tight-lipped. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026 Out of the underground and into the light, the best party might just be in the next aisle or spot around the corner. Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026 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 18 Apr. 2026.

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