holes

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After digging holes in the dirt near the property line, Nelligan pushed a small tool known as a soil vapor probe, with a long, straw-like attachment, about three to five into the earth.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Wearing an eye mask fashioned out of a dollar bill with strategic holes cut in it, so as not to trip over Jeff Bezos, Paulson’s look dared to ask: “In this economy?”

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Though its holes and greens have altered over time, the strong winds that often sweep across it remain a constant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

But any inaccuracies could open the door for defence attorneys to poke holes in the case, he warned.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Now there were no more holes in the outfield for the Jupiters to aim for.

From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon