hole

Example Sentences

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In 1971, the Supreme Court began to patch this hole in a case called Bivens, approving monetary damages against federal agents who violated the Fourth Amendment’s guarantee against unreasonable search and seizure.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

He rushed in to discover a hole in the ceiling and large chunks of dirty ice scattered across the floor and on a table.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The discovery centers on the galaxy J1007+3540, where scientists observed a supermassive black hole at its core suddenly restarting powerful jets after remaining inactive for almost 100 million years.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

For instance, on the 17th hole during the second round McIlroy hit his drive far left.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

You must concentrate so hard that you burn a hole in the target ...

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver