How to Use in the hole in a Sentence

in the hole

phrase
  • According to the rules of golf, the ball wasn’t in the hole yet.
    Alan Webber, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Pieces of the glass fence that once stood in front of the driveway, as well as concrete can be seen in the hole, as orange cones set up along the edge.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Rafael Devers scored from third with two outs in the fourth when Bericoto's sharp grounder in the hole bounced away from diving shortstop Brayan Rocchio toward the left field line.
    ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • On the Vikings’ third offensive play, Reese easily stopped Minnesota running back Jordan Mason in the hole for no gain.
    Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Tigers put two runners aboard in the ninth, but Cleveland shortstop Brayan Rocchio made a jumping throw from deep in the hole to retire McGonigle and end the game.
    CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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