Etymology
Origin of aboveground
Example Sentences
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If the court denies review, Monday’s stay will automatically end, the district court’s preliminary injunction will take effect again, and the government will have to halt the aboveground ballroom construction covered by that injunction.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
But the appeals court noted that the existing injunction specifically allows construction of underground bunkers, bomb shelters and military and medical infrastructure to continue, along with aboveground work strictly necessary for security.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
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
“Whoever told you that is an idiot...sir. Recon only ventures aboveground when absolutely necessary.”
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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