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swimming pools

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plural of swimming pool

as in water holes

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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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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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The two pools were designed by Wesley Bintz, and are two of around a dozen remaining, according to previous Statesman reporting.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
Kuang Si Falls, Laos Kuang Si Falls starts off easy, with shallow pools that spill into wider pools.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 16 July 2026

Definition of pools

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While the area was formerly covered by prehistoric lakes, today the water here mainly exists as seasonal wetlands, gurgling geysers, hot springs, and a hypersaline lake that’s saltier than the ocean.

— Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
Brain-eating amoebas are more commonly found in warm freshwater lakes and rivers, while flesh-eating bacteria are primarily found in warm brackish water, which is a mix of fresh and salt water.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 17 July 2026

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