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pole

[pohl] / poʊl /


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If they made it to New York or London, they would start over as an analyst, at the bottom of the totem pole.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The Briton, 28, lived up to that when he won the first race of the season in Australia from pole position, but since then things have gone against him.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Antonelli secured his pole with his first run in final qualifying, and a mistake on his final run meant he faced an anxious wait to see if anyone could improve his time.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Phil Irwin, a London-based builder, said an extendable pole can easily be used to clean the glass instead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

They also had never seen or used a fishing pole and hook to catch a fish.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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