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Recent Examples of under
Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
But lawyers for the Native American tribes argued that its ruling departs from more than 40 years of unbroken practice of individuals suing in courts throughout the country to vindicate their rights under Section 2.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Those 12 and under can attend for free.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Aledo’s Braden Stokes shot 2-under, tying with three other competitors in fourth place.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
Those connections could be tested under a new leader, depending on who takes office, with more power shifting to the community advocates who sometimes clash with corporate interests, an east Charlotte leader told The Charlotte Observer.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
But lawyers for the Native American tribes argued that its ruling departs from more than 40 years of unbroken practice of individuals suing in courts throughout the country to vindicate their rights under Section 2.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Adverb
Over-regulating could scare more insurers away; under-regulating could inflate prices even more.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Those 12 and under can attend for free.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Adjective
Families are welcome too, with Little Brunchers (ages 10 and under) able to enjoy Bottomless Brunch for $11.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Aledo’s Braden Stokes shot 2-under, tying with three other competitors in fourth place.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for under
Preposition
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Motion Picture House featuring KID A MNESIA — the band’s large-scale audiovisual installation built around the music and artwork of the landmark albums — premiered in April at Coachella inside a bespoke underground bunker constructed specifically for the project beneath Empire Polo Club.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
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To support this new system, engineers mounted a cylindrical hydrogen tank beneath the tail boom and installed specialized cooling nacelles on both sides of the helicopter’s exterior.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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There’s a version of long-term partnership that functions beautifully and feels, underneath, a little flat.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The melody goes one, two, three, and the chords follow underneath.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Follow the below step-by-step instructions to clean a bird feeder with vinegar.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
7 May 2026
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Later reporting showed that the project was not merely a ballroom above ground but also a below-grade security complex, including a bunker beneath the site.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2024
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Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
19 June 2023
Adjective
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After undergoing a follow-up MRI earlier this week, Giancarlo Stanton still isn’t ready to intensify his running after sustaining a low-grade calf strain on April 24.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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What is functional will be recouped by competitors that will benefit from the death of this icon of budget air travel, which facilitated a kind of low-grade freedom for the masses.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Who could possibly be lower than the lowly thieves?—
Ryan Huling,
Time,
7 May 2026
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The Mets have endured a 12-game losing streak and have lost their last five out of six games to the lowly Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The Wild’s bottom six stepped up in Game 4, including Sturm scoring the game-tying goal midway through the third period.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Every year, the bottom quarter of the league looks forward to the day when the league draws ping-pong balls, from behind closed doors, to determine the draft order.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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In the first episode back, Cranston stands completely nude as Kaczmarek’s Lois shaves his back and nether regions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Deep in the nether regions of our power ratings, these two underdogs are separated by fewer than 2 points per 100 possessions in basic strength.—
Jordan Brenner,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/under. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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