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pothole

[pot-hohl] / ˈpɒtˌhoʊl /


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Drivers and mechanics told BBC Scotland that hitting a pothole can result in expensive repairs.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Highland Council also had the largest pothole bill of all councils, paying out almost £580,000 over the five-year period.

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

As he did, his back left leg shot down into a pothole.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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