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crawlways

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plural of crawlway

as in tunnels

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The sprawling network, which could date as far back as the 8th century BCE, descends roughly 280 feet, housing everything from stables and kitchens to rock-cut churches and escape tunnels.

— Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
During the 1920s and 1930s, the United States and Canada built bridges and tunnels to boost economic exchanges.

— Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026

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There are cellars with vintages dating back to the 1880s and old wine caves covered in mildew and mold, which were a dream for a wine lover like me.

— Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
Below the falls are limestone caves ripe for exploration, and hiking trails take visitors by the Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery, one of the largest trout-production hatcheries in Colorado.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright has warned that drawing the reserve down too far could damage the salt caverns where the oil is stored.

— Heather Occhino, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
While many have described the halls of the Colorado Convention Center as windowless caverns, Levitt Pavilion will offer more of a music festival vibe — and an atmosphere much more akin to other Colorado beer festivals.

— Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026

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Can’t-miss stops in the area include restaurants like Coy and Waterside, boutiques like knitwear designer Laduma Ngxokolo’s Maxhosa and the Aafricaa concept shop, and galleries including Southern Guild and Everard Read.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
Guests gathered for cocktails in the museum’s sculpture garden and first-floor galleries before the award ceremony, which was led by Hau and board chair Susan Kessler.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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