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sinkholes

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plural of sinkhole

as in basins

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Their straight lines ran roughshod across natural drainage basins, leaving some tracts unirrigated.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Los Angeles County uses a network of 27 spreading grounds, where artificial basins fill up when storms send torrents cascading down from the mountains into the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of basins

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Yet research from University of Southern California in 2021 found neighbors closer to the Murphy wells or directly downwind had significantly lower lung function than those living further away.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Earlier this year, CNN first reported of a supply shortage stemming from issues with the water wells in Monterrey, Mexico, which is the source used by Coca-Cola.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

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Adrian Meronk of Poland, one of 22 players from LIV Golf in the field, birdied his opening four holes at Kingsbarns and had an eagle late in his round of 63.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
With several injuries piling up, the Panthers will need to patch some holes, regroup and find a way to get back in the win column.

— Neil Nakahodo, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of holes

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In the world of Dune, the suit transforms the sweat into drinking water; but in the Mexican desert, the sweat just pools, sticks to my skin and runs down my arms.

— Kyle Maclachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Some other highlights on the ship include dedicated mojito and champagne bars, multiple pools, and the chance to play Deal or No Deal at sea.

— Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

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