hole up

Example Sentences

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He insisted on renting a tiny studio space in Manhattan, where they could both hole up, hang some posters for inspiration and try out sounds for hours on end.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

One problem would be Venezuela’s infantry, which could hole up in the densely packed slums of Caracas and other cities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Holly’s sudden social-media fame as a wood-splitting DIY farm fatale sends Alison into full freakout mode: Maybe she shouldn’t hole up in her studio and write the next book.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2025

This month, you and your partner can escape to the Catskills and hole up in one of 11 new private cabins called the Rounds.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2024

They patted the dirt when they were done, filling the hole up again.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini