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crawlways

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plural of crawlway

as in tunnels

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In 2020 Iran began digging tunnels 300-plus feet below Pickaxe Mountain to replace the centrifuge assembly facility that was damaged at Natanz, according to the Institute for Science and International Security.

— Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
When the remnants of Ida hit in 2021, more than 3 inches of rain fell in just one hour, setting a record and causing the stormwater system to back up into basements, subway tunnels, sewers and drains, and turning streets into rivers.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Definition of tunnels

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Even if drawing it down to these levels doesn't collapse the salt caverns, flows would slow considerably once the caves close in on empty.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Reassuringly, it’s operated by Perivolas, the luxe hotel carved out of a series of centuries-old caves, once used as wine cellars and stables, which helped establish Oia’s five-star credentials.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Definition of caves

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Even if drawing it down to these levels doesn't collapse the salt caverns, flows would slow considerably once the caves close in on empty.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 July 2026
There was always a descent into the noticeably cooler stone caverns where the wine is aged underground.

— Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Definition of caverns

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NoDa built its reputation around artists, galleries and live music.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
The fair, which is set to run from November 13–16 this year, represents a new chapter for the ADAA, a nonprofit membership organization which comprises approximately 200 fine art galleries in almost forty US cities.

— News Desk, Artforum, 27 July 2026

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