pothole

Example Sentences

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Rather than doomscrolling your way around this economic pothole, spare a thought for the good people of California who face gas prices of $5 or $6 a gallon, traditionally the highest in the country.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

One New York City mechanic is raking in $2,200 a night, off a single pothole.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

A woman who ended up in hospital after tripping on a "dangerous" pothole says she is concerned for the safety of other road users.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Sharon Williams, 41, from Llanelli, was walking home in December when she did not see the pothole, causing her to fall face first and hit her head.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The water poured into a pothole about the size of a wagon bed.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson