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watering hole











NOUN
oasis
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NOUN
swimming hole
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As an establishment that has long provided first jobs for young people, the watering hole also speaks to one of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s toughest economic challenges: getting young Britons into work.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Even with its reputation as a watering hole for Hollywood’s biggest names, Dan Tana refused to pander to celebrities.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

The Prince of Wales, now a popular watering hole of choice for thousands of thirsty Six Nations supporters, was previously a theatre and even an adult cinema.

From BBC Apr. 18, 2026

In the nearby town of Banissa, the man-made watering hole that once held 60,000 cubic metres of water is dry, leaving a barren expanse that children have turned into a playground.

From Barron's Jan. 27, 2026

At the end, the sheriff marries the woman who owns the saloon, which is a watering hole for humans but not horses.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate




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