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put in a hole





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“Always put in a hole, always behind, always have to dig ourselves out,” Busch said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2023

“Just like every other weekend — always put in a hole, always put behind, always have to dig ourselves out,” Busch said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2023

They'd be put in a hole in the wall in maximum security at Florence, Colorado, and they would apply what's called "Special Administrative Measures."

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2023

Certainly, getting penalized for an excessive celebration should be all the deterrent a player should need – coaches and teammates don’t appreciate being put in a hole because of a player’s egocentrism.

From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2011

I wanted to live and marry Marie, not to die and be put in a hole by Hans.

From Marie An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain by Haggard, Henry Rider




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