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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foxholes
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Guerrilla groups such as Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN), dissident FARC factions and Venezuelan criminal organizations operate across mining zones, frequently imposing taxes on miners and controlling pits through violence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026 -
Because these pits are often discarded by food processing facilities and tend to cost less than raw nuts, some commercial producers use them to flavor their almond extract.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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They are meant to be fast, versatile vessels that can dart into shallow, near-shore waters to detect and destroy mines, hunt and hassle submarines, and place special forces ashore.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The researchers who warned about the supply risks for helium last December also advised ramping up domestic production and exploring more helium mines.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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The volunteer team delivers about 80 flower arrangements between April and October to about 100 places that need a smile, including hospitals, grief support groups, and shelters.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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About this many schools are being used by warring sides or are shelters for displaced people, according to UNICEF.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Groundwater monitoring wells installed around the site show that, as recently as January, the groundwater beneath the home remained contaminated.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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But drilling new wells takes time.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Foxholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foxholes. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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