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pole

[pohl] / poʊl /


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Rosenqvist. who won the pole position with a lap time of 1 minute 7.4625 seconds in qualifying, had mixed emotions as the runner-up after leading for 51 laps with no win to show for it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

The film is scheduled for an October release - perfect timing to be in pole position for the next awards season.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Cicero keeps the Festivus pole vertically stationed in his Hoboken, N.J., apartment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Her mission on a recent day was to pay Southern California Edison the $425 power pole fee.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Finally, Annie shimmied up the pole to check the backboard.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman




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