pothole
Example Sentences
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This otherwise unremarkable pothole, which emerged from the crumbling ruins of a previous patch-up job, pre-dates that initiative, but how long would it take to be noticed, reported and fixed?
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
This pothole was merely one of more than a million that blight our roads.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Within nine months, the patch repair had stretch marks, splits in the surface and, to its left edge, a new pothole had opened up.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Out of 207 local authorities that hold the information, 147 provided information to the BBC about the number of pothole claims received in the last five years and the ones that were successful.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
I tripped on a pothole and dropped my basket.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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