hole in one
Example Sentences
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"But we found that a very active, supermassive black hole in one galaxy can affect other galaxies across millions of light-years, suggesting that galaxy evolution may be more of a group effort."
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
A prisoner pressed his face to a small, square hole in one of the cell doors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025
There were back-to-back birdies at 11 and 12 -- where she nearly had a hole in one with an eight-iron from 140 yards.
From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025
Cries of dismay sounded from the derelict house as the cloud of sparks flooded inside, interrupting the game and burning a small hole in one man’s shirt.
From Salon • Feb. 2, 2025
Finally, he had a good-sized hole in one end of his cocoon, and what had once been Petey slowly strained its way out with a mighty effort.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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