sinkhole
noun
sink·hole
ˈsiŋk-ˌhōl 
1
: a hollow place or depression in which drainage collects
2
: a hollow in a limestone region that communicates with a cavern or passage
3
4
: something (such as an unprofitable investment) that steadily drains money or resources
a financial sinkhole
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The sinkhole was about the size of a four-story building and forced authorities to close I-80 eastbound for a few miles.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
New Jersey sinkhole:Photos show 40-foot-deep depression on Interstate 80
Investigation into cause of crash underway
Department officials said that an investigation involving the Delray Beach Police Department and officials from Brightline is underway.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Interstate 80 eastbound in Wharton is closed and will stay closed until further notice as sinkhole repairs continue, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said on Friday.
—ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024
It was parked near a giant sinkhole, which led responders to suspect Pollard may have fallen into it.
—David Chiu, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
New Jersey sinkhole:Photos show 40-foot-deep depression on Interstate 80
Investigation into cause of crash underway
Department officials said that an investigation involving the Delray Beach Police Department and officials from Brightline is underway.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Interstate 80 eastbound in Wharton is closed and will stay closed until further notice as sinkhole repairs continue, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said on Friday.
—ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024
It was parked near a giant sinkhole, which led responders to suspect Pollard may have fallen into it.
—David Chiu, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Sinkhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sinkhole. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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sinkhole
noun
sink·hole
ˈsiŋk-ˌhōl
: a hollow place in which drainage collects
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