Etymology
Origin of aboveground
Example Sentences
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In March, a federal judge halted aboveground construction, but an appeals court quickly allowed work to resume through June while the case proceeds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
Fires like the one at Navotas pose a different set of challenges from aboveground blazes, said Superintendent Anthony Arroyo, a spokesman for Manila's fire bureau.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Should there be a marble aboveground tunnel connecting him to the steps of Marine One?
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2026
They focused on aboveground forest biomass, which reflects how much carbon is stored in trees and other vegetation.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
Standing aboveground, in the gray-black expanse of what I did, the anger fills every square foot.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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