crater
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The legend says that the practice brings good fortune and a return visit to those who partake in it, but it had also resulted in a small crater forming on the spot.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
He is set to sign a free-agent contract this winter that would make him the highest-paid pitcher in baseball history—and he knew that a prolonged absence could crater his value.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Navigating around the crater, Al-Ahmad trudged into the blown-out remains of the hall, his feet crunching on an underbrush of glass, wood splinters and insulation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
The site is the only confirmed asteroid impact crater on the Korean Peninsula.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Hildebrand traveled to the site and decided fairly swiftly that they had their crater.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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