as in holes
a sunken area forming a separate space
removal of the tree stump left a gaping pit in the yard
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cavities
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Fluoride is the primary ingredient of toothpaste and helps strengthen tooth enamel and reduce the risk of cavities.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025 -
Advocates for fluoride in drinking water, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, say there’s no doubt public health is better served by local governments continuing to use water supplies to reduce cavities in the population.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Pits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pits. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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