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crawlways

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plural of crawlway

as in tunnels

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Rivaling modern sewers in size and complexity, this remarkable network of tunnels dates as far back as 500 BC, and parts are still in use today, draining runoff from the Forum in the heart of the city.

— Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
The tunnels that a mole creates also have another unintended consequence for your garden—other pests.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026

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Researchers have developed cyborg cockroaches that could help deliver emergency medical care to people trapped in collapsed buildings, caves, and other dangerous locations.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
The heartbeat of the Park University women’s flag football program pulses from under the walls of limestone in the caves underneath the quaint campus.

— PJ Green August 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

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This cushion is required at the very top of the caverns to keep the extraction pipes safely submerged in oil rather than the underlying water.

— Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
The Energy Department has said at least 70 million barrels must remain in the reserve to safely manage the caverns.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

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The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a Smithsonian affiliate, features exhibits and galleries that promote an understanding of Birmingham's role in the Civil Rights Movement.

— Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Kusama’s large-scale sculptures and immersive installations break attendance records at museums and galleries around the world, and her works regularly set records at auction.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026

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