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subway

noun

Definition of subway

as in tunnel

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Recent Examples of subway Social media video also showed rain leaking into subway stations and flooded streets. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 While riding the New York subway, Hariri-Kia’s car stopped underground. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 While Rahma has learned how to steer his subway debates towards viral moments, the editing process has required the team to hone a knack for finding the story within otherwise chaotic conversations. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026 More than 38,000 people, including over 2,000 children, sheltered in Kyiv’s subway stations overnight, the system’s operator said. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subway

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Without adequate reinforcement, shifting ground can cause tunnels to collapse suddenly, burying miners within seconds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Richet turns the ship into an enthralling character, with its pipes and catwalks and tunnels and tubes, some of which become weaponry.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of tunnel

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Shakur’s family in the court gallery had been advised ahead of time that the graphic visuals were going to be shown and described.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Western Stories illustrating the myths of the American West, including wagon trains, shoot-outs, and frontier towns will have a gallery.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of gallery

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Some suites intentionally feel cave-like and cocooning, which fits the atmosphere but may not suit everyone.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Great Basin National Park Great Basin’s beauty sprawls across 77,000 acres, with sky-high peaks, limestone caves, tranquil lakes, and groves of ancient Bristlecone pines, some of which are among the oldest trees on Earth.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

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