foxholes

Definition of foxholesnext
plural of foxhole

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Noun
  • With almost no ambient light, nights are really dark, and when clear, the skies are studded with stars; on cold nights, giant fire pits on the patio keep you warm while stargazing.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Tips and fire laws Palm Beach County currently has a burn ban, meaning all outdoor burning is prohibited, including yard waste, bonfires and fire pits.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The findings support broader efforts to secure critical materials without new mines.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The Jalisco cartel has been one of the most aggressive cartels in its attacks on the military — including on helicopters — and is a pioneer in launching explosives from drones and installing mines.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Juiz de Fora's City Hall said in a statement that around 600 families living in endangered areas were about to be relocated to local schools improvised as shelters and that the city experienced double the rain expected for February.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Permanent supportive housing is a long-term solution that not only breaks the cycle of homelessness for the individual but also provides stability to the community by reducing the numbers of people forced to live on the streets and in shelters.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In 1977, drought conditions across the West caused wells to run dry as early as April and reservoir water levels to reach record lows, the Idaho Statesman reported at the time.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Producers are looking at factors like cost of labor combined with the time and material costs of driving around to check wells or troughs — areas where Ranchbot might be able to lend an assist.
    Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Foxholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foxholes. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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