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Sinkhole

usgb/ˈsɪŋkhəʊl/Volume
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Sudden Danger

Indicates unpredictability and potential hazards in daily life or narratives.

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Without warning, the street was cordoned off due to a sinkhole.
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Unexpected Expense

Often used metaphorically to describe sudden financial or resource drains.

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The project's budget faced a sinkhole when unexpected repairs were needed.
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Media Coverage

Frequent subject in news reports when discussing urban problems or natural disasters.

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A large sinkhole in the downtown area made headlines today.
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