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pools
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plural noun
- an organized nationwide principally postal gambling pool betting on the result of football matches Also calledfootball pools
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pools1
C20: from pool ² (in the sense: a gambling kitty)
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I was a suburban lacrosse mom and I was jeopardizing my 20-year marriage, two children, two hypoallergenic dogs, meticulously designed houses, swimming pools, gardeners and gutters.
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It showed up at church potlucks under domed foil lids, in school lunch trays beside pools of canned peaches, and on our weeknight table with unfussy regularity.
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The group pools its considerable assets and lets Baffert buy horses that can win the Derby.
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Councils in England can also raise money by charging for services including parking, swimming pools and planning applications.
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There are also interactive touch pools for invertebrates and stingrays.
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