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sinkholes

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plural of sinkhole

as in basins

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There's also potential for catastrophic river flooding in the Nueces, Frio, and Medina river basins and significant flooding in the Pecos, Rio Grande, and San Antonio river basins, according to the National Weather Service.

— Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 16 July 2026
During heavy rains, water can quickly shoot downhill before filling the narrow river basins.

— Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026

Definition of basins

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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026

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Their measurements showed that electrons escape the quantum wells in less than a trillionth of a second, fast enough to support terahertz-frequency operation.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
Occasionally our wells run a little dry, and that’s our cue to go fill them up again with all kinds of beautiful things.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

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Even with a pair of bogeys on the final four holes, Fleetwood did enough Saturday — a 1-under 69, his third round under par this week — and was five shots behind Sam Burns.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
His 197 strokes over the closing 54 holes a year ago are tied for the second-fewest in the history of the Open.

— Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of holes

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Between the pools, lawn games, and family-friendly room configurations, this is one of the Cape’s easiest hotels for traveling with children.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026
How to choose from the Wellness Pool Villa with its own hammam overlooking a lake strewn with lotus blossoms, or the nearly 3,000-square-meter Amanoi Ocean Pool Villa with its private pools and timber sundecks facing the sea?

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

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