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coastline

[kohst-lahyn] / ˈkoʊstˌlaɪn /


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The environment 132 million years ago would have looked very different from today's coastline, estuary, and developed landscape.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

That means that boats will continue to take a detour from the prewar route that runs closer to the Iranian coastline and must be coordinated with Iran’s military External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

But he insisted the concepts were born during his daily runs along the Los Angeles coastline.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

There are around 60 undersea cables which come ashore at several parts along the UK coastline, particularly around East Anglia and South West England.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Astern of us the island coastline faded, and no land showed anywhere, but only sea and heaven, when Zeus Krom'on piled a thunderhead above the ship, while gloom spread on the ocean.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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