hole
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It added: "Noah's death has left a hole in our lives that will remain forever."
From BBC • Apr. 5, 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
He and his teammates continued to be plagued by slow starts to start this season, digging themselves a too-familiar hole Wednesday, falling behind 2-0 for the fifth time in six games.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Foden was tireless, but this was England's equivalent of an ill-fitting square peg in a round hole.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
“Perhaps I should fill in the extra hole I made.”
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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