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put in a hole





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“Just like every other weekend — always put in a hole, always put behind, always have to dig ourselves out,” Busch said.

From Seattle Times Sep. 9, 2023

“Always put in a hole, always behind, always have to dig ourselves out,” Busch said.

From Seattle Times Sep. 9, 2023

They'd be put in a hole in the wall in maximum security at Florence, Colorado, and they would apply what's called "Special Administrative Measures."

From Salon Jun. 13, 2023

Certainly, getting penalized for an excessive celebration should be all the deterrent a player should need – coaches and teammates don’t appreciate being put in a hole because of a player’s egocentrism.

From New York Times Dec. 22, 2011

They are taken to the churchyard by their friends and put in a hole, like a dog.

From Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule by Robert John Buckley




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