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Recent Examples of holes up
Vancouver has literally no defensive structure, little offensive pressure and obvious holes up and down the lineup.
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Drilling into your home’s exterior is rarely a good idea, and patching any holes up is an absolute must.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Adelaida holes up in her mother’s apartment, unable to bring herself to pack up or even sort through her things, ignoring the banging and shouting from the street below.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
In this Canadian oddity, the fictional band Triton holes up in a farmhouse to record their new album.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Now on the run after escaping from prison, Manchester holes up in a local Toys R’ Us for several months.
—Katherine Singh, Refinery29, 9 Sep. 2025
Canes defenders gave Notre Dame receivers too much cushion in coverage, the interior of the defense allowed too many holes up the middle and linebacker Mohamed Toure busted coverage on Eli Raridon’s 65-yard catch and run, setting up Carr’s 7-yard run for the tying touchdown.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Quick and decisive in the middle of the Pondo defense, the 5-foot-11, 190-pound senior has the power to shed blockers and plug holes up front, and the speed to track down ball-carriers on the edge.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Drilling into your home’s exterior is rarely a good idea, and patching any holes up is an absolute must.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Adelaida holes up in her mother’s apartment, unable to bring herself to pack up or even sort through her things, ignoring the banging and shouting from the street below.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
In this Canadian oddity, the fictional band Triton holes up in a farmhouse to record their new album.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Now on the run after escaping from prison, Manchester holes up in a local Toys R’ Us for several months.
—Katherine Singh, Refinery29, 9 Sep. 2025
Canes defenders gave Notre Dame receivers too much cushion in coverage, the interior of the defense allowed too many holes up the middle and linebacker Mohamed Toure busted coverage on Eli Raridon’s 65-yard catch and run, setting up Carr’s 7-yard run for the tying touchdown.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Quick and decisive in the middle of the Pondo defense, the 5-foot-11, 190-pound senior has the power to shed blockers and plug holes up front, and the speed to track down ball-carriers on the edge.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holes up
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Two-year-old Mala Audio Bar sets its cocktails to the crackle of vintage vinyl, while Konbini hides behind a grocery storefront, opening into a Colombian-Japanese speakeasy where disco and highballs collide amid a beautiful crowd.—
Allie Lazar,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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More than 2,500 shoppers have given it a perfect rating, and reviewers appreciate that the lightweight formula hides dark circles — without settling into fine lines.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Magnetic and funny, Maris easily draws people into her orbit, but her nocturnal habits hint at a dangerous violence that lurks beneath the surface.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Until then, private equity is the solution that lurks as a threat.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Because while close followers of Pochettino’s squad know how the land lies — the last eight seems like a fair target to set — casual fans or those new to the sport might be duped into thinking Pulisic and co are primed for glory.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Then come the sporadic blossoms of the ivy over the next few weeks, and every new homestand is a harbinger for what lies ahead.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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“Holes up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holes%20up. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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