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holes

  • plural of hole.
  • present tense form of hole (3rd person singular).

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The First Law of Holes is that when you’re in one, stop digging.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

"With every identification of a new plant type, the Band of Holes becomes more intriguing."

From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025

Appeared in the September 27, 2025, print edition as 'First, Play the 18 Holes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 26, 2025

Holes had been torn through the walls of another and a large amount of debris was scattered across the ground.

From BBC • May 7, 2025

Holes in the road had not been repaired; windows were broken; plaster was peeling.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman