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watering hole











NOUN
oasis
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NOUN
swimming hole
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Later in the evening, at nearby watering hole Bluffs, regulars gathered to toast Dolly, sing karaoke versions of her songs and reminisce about their local legend.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

It is filled with Americana and features what he calls the “Patriot’s Bar,” a sky-high watering hole adorned with flags from the Revolutionary and Civil war eras.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

It features a rainbow, a massive olive tree with a cozy interior nook and a watering hole for the animals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026

The tragedy has hit hard in the close-knit town, where cell service is spotty and a gas station - adorned with a Confederate flag centrepiece - is the local watering hole.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2025

A giant sign at its edge beckons them to stop and rest like gazelles at a watering hole.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate




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