in a hole
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Sometimes the video assistant referee just cannot win, stuck in a hole between what feels right in the spirit of the game and what is correct in law.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
"We've kind of been in a hole for about seven months and once you get to the playoffs, it really doesn't matter," said 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, of the non-stop schedule.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
I must be left in the snow, I must be buried in a hole, I must be reprimanded and ordered not to smirk.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025
A botched punt and early miscues put the Trojans in a hole against the visiting Badgers, but a strong second half gave USC a victory on Saturday afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2024
She laughed and said, “Don’t worry, it wasn’t Lice I was puttin’ in a hole.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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