in a hole
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“Any time you’re putting a nuclear reactor in a hole, it’s kind of scary,” he said in his office, surrounded by Kansas City Royals memorabilia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
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
“If you’re in a hole, feeling like you don’t matter, go somewhere you’re needed, where you’re relied on, where people depend on you,” Julie said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 17, 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
"When I climbed off my horse, I stepped in a hole and went in up to my knees."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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