pothole
Example Sentences
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Drivers and mechanics told BBC Scotland that hitting a pothole can result in expensive repairs.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
They agreed to pay half a cent more at the cash register to fund buses, trains and pothole fillings in 2016.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Voters settled control of roughly 40% of the local governments across England that handle trash collection, pothole filling, low-income housing and various other day-to-day administrative functions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
The Conservatives have spoken about wanting to establish a "national pothole patrol", which involves deploying specialist repair units using "the most effective technology on the market".
From BBC • May 4, 2026
I had memorized every pothole and rut in that driveway, and they were all precious to me.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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