sinkhole

Examples of sinkhole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Surveillance video from the City of Alton shows the moment the sinkhole opens and swallows a light pole on the field in a cloud of dust. Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 27 June 2024 Trash and other materials get dumped into sinkholes and pits, leading to pollution seeping into groundwater. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 29 July 2024 In the last few weeks, the sinkhole, which has been gradually accumulating trash, has created a hazard for drivers who have to swerve toward the curb to avoid it. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 June 2024 Cave systems allow adventurous Hoosiers to explore places like McCormick’s Creek State Park’s Wolf Cave (which is currently closed) and visit a number of deep sinkholes. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 29 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for sinkhole 

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“Sinkhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkhole. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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