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Recent Examples of under
David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
The group requested the documents under open-records laws.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Dana Solomon, Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2025
Away from the office, the forces that knuckle you under are far more nebulous.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2025
Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
Litigation against Fox by Dominion Voting Systems unearthed internal communications at the outlet showing the immense pressure network executives and hosts were under to retain audience as Trump contested the election’s result.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Preposition
One effort that could use a dose of oxygen is the push by state Rep. Kam Buckner to secure a vote for the state legislature to launch the charter process — the most direct path toward that end under state law.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
The group requested the documents under open-records laws.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Many people hear this cue and find an extreme shape, flattening their spines and scooping their pelvis under.
—Dana Solomon, Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2025
Away from the office, the forces that knuckle you under are far more nebulous.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Among the under age 45, 31% of respondents had a positive view of Mangione, compared to 41% with a negative view.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
Litigation against Fox by Dominion Voting Systems unearthed internal communications at the outlet showing the immense pressure network executives and hosts were under to retain audience as Trump contested the election’s result.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for under
Preposition
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On the placard beneath the hallowed swimming costume reads a quote from Anderson on her own swimwear line, designed over 30 years later.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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See them In Morlaix, France, restorations of the Jacobin convent revealed hidden paintings beneath plaster, dating back to the 13th century.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The 911 caller said four men were asleep in their hammocks when a tree came down on their campsite, trapping one of them underneath, officials said in an April 6 news release.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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The native of Venezuela bravely, and naively, took the mound in his short-sleeve jersey without a long-sleeve shirt underneath.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In just his third year at the head of the Gators, Golden transitioned the program from a below .500 team in year one, to a tournament team in year two, to a Final Four member before a true freshman could even become a senior on his roster.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Or, pair it with the below matching pants for an unexpected elegant look to a springtime aperitivo.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Mar. 2025
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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In the primary stage of TB infection, most people don't have symptoms or experience only mild ones like a low-grade fever, fatigue or coughing.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The remark was a nod to a constant, low-grade stream of criticism that Crockett’s down-home demeanor must be a front to win country music fans.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The lowly citizen or warfighter may be held responsible under federal or state law or the Uniform Code of Military Justice, but not the leaders who have political clout.—
Lonnie Groot,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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With a runner on third, the lowly Buccos walked off the Yankees for a 5-4, sweep-spoiling victory at PNC Park.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sitting on top of the bottom tier was a peekaboo puppy, a figurine of the couple's English cream dachshund named Tony.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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But in three and a half months, with an engaging blend of hot and cold, Pereira has put Wolves 12 points clear of the bottom three.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The scene came after season 3 kicked off with a glimpse of Schwarzenegger's nether regions in episode 1.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Both a yeast infection and BV are the result of an overgrowth of certain microbes in your nether regions.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/under. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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