in a hole
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"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
An abandoned dog and her five newborn puppies, which were found sheltering in a hole in a tree, are said to be thriving and learning how to socialise after being rescued.
From BBC • Jan. 1, 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 second-quarter collapse — marked by defensive breakdowns and offensive stagnation — put L.A. in a hole too big to overcome.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2025
You simply placed the Velcroed bag in a hole and pulled the string.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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