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Recent Examples of sinkhole
In what ways can email and other electronic tools become productivity sinkholes?
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Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The Gray Fossil Site was once an ancient sinkhole lake surrounded by a dense forest of hickory, oak and pine trees, scientists say.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
But sinkholes in Britain are usually small and tend to occur in rural locations.
—Jenny Gross, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Residents of a Surrey neighborhood have been evacuated from their homes after a large sinkhole opened up in the English village.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The Gray Fossil Site was once an ancient sinkhole lake surrounded by a dense forest of hickory, oak and pine trees, scientists say.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
But sinkholes in Britain are usually small and tend to occur in rural locations.
—Jenny Gross, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Residents of a Surrey neighborhood have been evacuated from their homes after a large sinkhole opened up in the English village.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinkhole
Noun
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That could be a boon for a body of water frequently called an accident, because its current version was created in 1905 when a canal breach allowed millions of gallons of Colorado River water to spill out for almost two years, filling a desert basin.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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State of play: While rain has fallen throughout the region, some gauges by Lake Buchanan notched less than a half-inch in the 72 hours through Thursday afternoon — and less than a quarter-inch in the Lake Travis basin.—
Asher Price,
Axios,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bolster burn barrel safety: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Giants have holes and needs to address, and that’s with several young players expected to contribute.—
Grant Brisbee,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Runners ahead of me point with exaggerated gestures to warn us of holes, puddles, and anything that might trip us up.—
George B. Sánchez-Tello,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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The plumbing broke, spraying raw sewage puddles on the floor.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Stock up on cute pool floats, or find an inflatable pool that’s big enough for a crowd.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
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Perched on the edge of a craggy cliff overlooking the fields and forests of the Cumberland Plateau, the resort opened in May 2024 and offers multiple dining options, an award-winning golf course, a pool and pool bar, and its tranquil spa.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Sinkhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkhole. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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