sinkhole
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In October, Cage secured four permits to repair the damage caused by the sinkhole.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Another called her insurance asking about sinkhole coverage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
Malibu’s market has taken a hit because of growing environmental concerns, including coastal erosion and the opening of a sinkhole near Nicolas Cage’s home in September.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
They’re trying to come to grips with the new reality when they both fall into a sinkhole and wake up in Nakali.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Louisiana was stretched out on the grass by the pond, which was really a sinkhole.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
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Whatever plot, or sinkholes may open in the larger narrative — I had more than a few “yes, but” reactions to elements of the story — “Carrie” does extremely well with person-to-person scenes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
While some are being reworked by zama zamas, many are filled with acidic water that contributes to sinkholes, said mining expert David van Wyk.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Network Rail said engineers discovered a number of sinkholes on a bridge south of the station during planned engineering work on the lines outside Purley, and "urgent repairs" were needed.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
In some tests, dye poured into sinkholes on the plateau traveled roughly 20 kilometers and appeared at springs in as little as a week.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 2, 2026
The region does have permanently water-filled swamps, sinkholes, and lakes, but often these are too salty to drink or use for irrigation.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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