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lagoon

[luh-goon] / ləˈgun /
NOUN
shallow body of water
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Alessandro Varese, who owns the well-known Blue Lagoon chip shop on Gordon Street and neighbouring Sexy Coffee, said both had been "completely destroyed".

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Alessandro Varese, who owns the iconic Blue Lagoon chip shop on Gordon Street and neighbouring Sexy Coffee, said both were "completely destroyed".

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Del Toro’s “The Shape of Water” starred a boyfriend from the Black Lagoon who seduced voters into awarding it best picture and best director in 2018.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

The revamp began with construction of three imposing new bridges spanning the Ebrie Lagoon and several road interchanges.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

A new Ilium Government Center and a Pavilion of the Arts and a Peace Lagoon and high-rise apartment buildings were going up here soon.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut




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