pigpens

noun

plural of pigpen
as in dumps
a dirty or messy place your room is a pigpen—so clean it up!

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holes
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  • The golf course will remain open to the public throughout the renovation effort, although individual holes may temporarily close while work is underway, the agency said.
    — Matthew Daly, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • That might mean using vintage fabric to patch holes in armchairs or rugs, rather than replacing them altogether.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
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