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Recent Examples of sinkhole
Interstate 80 eastbound in Wharton is closed and will stay closed until further notice as sinkhole repairs continue, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said on Friday.
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ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024
It was parked near a giant sinkhole, which led responders to suspect Pollard may have fallen into it.
—David Chiu, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Here are some things to know about sinkholes: What are sinkholes?
—Associated Press, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
An eight-inch water main break caused a sinkhole and blocked traffic in north Phoenix on Nov. 11.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
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ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024
It was parked near a giant sinkhole, which led responders to suspect Pollard may have fallen into it.
—David Chiu, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Here are some things to know about sinkholes: What are sinkholes?
—Associated Press, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
An eight-inch water main break caused a sinkhole and blocked traffic in north Phoenix on Nov. 11.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinkhole
Noun
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The leaders also highlighted ongoing concerns about drought in the Colorado River basin and housing.—
Nick Coltrain,
The Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2025
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Dominating the bottom left is the massive Caloris basin, spanning 1,500 km, surrounded by radiating troughs from its ancient impact.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The pieces vary in size and shape; a few have small holes cut in them.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2025
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Some holes can’t be filled, and no writer, no matter how skilled, can return their subject to anything truly resembling life.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Her long light brown hair spools into a swelling red puddle around her.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Flooding isn't expected to be an issue, though the NWS warned drivers to watch out for large puddles of water forming on roadways.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has an opportunity to impact the prospect pool this spring with a successful signing season vital to the team’s future.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Dodgers, who have long been interested in Sasaki after scouting him for years and traveling to Japan on numerous occasions, knew how important the international bonus pool would be in landing Sasaki.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Sinkhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkhole. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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