bunker

Example Sentences

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Make solid contact with the ball first, instead, and you’ll hit the ball either into the bunker wall or send it shooting across the green into the rough or another bunker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Everyday golfers are usually thrilled—and surprised—if they are able to escape a bunker in one shot, let alone get the ball close enough to the hole for a one-putt to save par.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The price of the bunker fuel that powers ships nearly doubled after the war broke out, peaking at $1,053 per metric tonne on March 20.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Putting the second bunker under the Denver airport made sense.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

After days in the bunker, I’m squinting no matter what direction I turn, and the light hurts.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins