swimming hole
Example Sentences
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Barton let him in on a less popular trip that involved a great swimming hole, fish tacos at Whoa Nellie Deli, an adventure around Mono Lake and a drive through a stunning mountain pass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
We pass a fast-food spot called Jake’s Place, and a scenic patch of land next to the sea with a sign that reads: "Ye olde swimming hole and picnic area."
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2024
When considering a nearby swimming hole this summer, water scientists recommend that Los Angeles County residents first check the latest river report card before taking a dip.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
While working at a summer camp in Brattleboro, Vt., in 1968, Ms. Maynard leaped from a rope swing at a swimming hole and discovered a large rock underwater that for some reason intrigued her.
From New York Times ● Sep. 28, 2022
Then Dickon must have one, then Alfred, and the swimming hole became a boatyard.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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