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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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SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying the Draper Lunar Lander headed for the moon’s Schrödinger basin on the lunar far side.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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In reality, the water was directed to a dry lake basin elsewhere in the Central Valley – more than 100 miles north of Los Angeles.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
14 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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The pool quickly became a family affair and a huge part of Haggerty’s childhood.—
Natalie Bennett,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Guests can unwind with rejuvenating spa treatments, including body scrubs, massages and facials, while enjoying the serene atmosphere by the outdoor pool or on the beach.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Sinkhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkhole. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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