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underground movie

American  

noun

  1. a movie produced independently on a low budget and often using experimental techniques and avant-garde themes.


Etymology

Origin of underground movie

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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That’s part of a plan to lay more than 1,900 total miles of underground lines and more than 2,000 miles of strengthened poles and covered powerlines by the end of 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

DWP engineers began planning the move about a week after the Jan. 7 fire broke out and have so far designed 4,000 feet of new underground lines that are now “ready for construction,” Quiñones said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025

On Wednesday, he helped to plant a dozen maple trees, carefully hand-digging the holes to avoid underground lines.

From Washington Times • Apr. 21, 2023

Other places use the technology to suggest where to build new infrastructure such as underground lines.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2022

Like our underground lines they lessen much the street traffic.

From The Truth About America by Money, Edward

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