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sinkhole

noun

Definition of sinkhole

as in basin

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Recent Examples of sinkhole Some of the mutations the scientists found are obvious adaptations to the sinkhole environment. — New Atlas, 24 July 2026 When the boat leaves the shallow saw grass marshes for a 90-foot-deep natural sinkhole called Gator Lake, get your camera ready. — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 Two men walking nearby fell into the sinkhole, and by Thursday morning rush hour, a line of cars could be seen passing it as neighborhood residents and commuters attempted to circumvent the affected area. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026 Video shows sinkhole in West Hollywood Several streets in the area remained closed through the evening as crews worked to repair the damage, the West Hollywood Sheriff's Station said. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sinkhole

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Unlike the Atlantic hurricane basin, the Pacific hurricane basin can be more active during an El Niño, which continues to strengthen.

— Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Rahman, the independent researcher, said flood planning should follow the natural contours of river basins rather than state and international borders.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

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Place them behind the refrigerator and stove, under kitchen and bathroom sinks near pipe entry holes, and in the back corners of pantry shelves.

— Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
While the district took a series of cost-cutting steps — including freezing spending on supplies, hiring and most new contracts, as well as laying off employees — successive budget updates showed the financial hole continuing to deepen.

— Chaewon Chung August 16, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026

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One officer is now under investigation after the encounter at a neighborhood pool that led to arrests, allegations of excessive force, and calls for his firing.

— Marissa Armas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
The restorative bathhouse offers many treatments, a fitness center and there is a seasonal outdoor pool and lawn club.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

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