seawall
Example Sentences
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Days of intense waves fueled by Hurricane Marie far away in the Pacific left several sections of the boardwalk completely destroyed after massive swells swallowed protective sand berms and slammed through the seawall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Long Beach officials said they continue to work to fortify the sand berms and seawall that remain, and are checking drains to ensure any flooding can quickly recede.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Like many Havana residents who live near the Malecon, a coastal esplanade and seawall in the capital, Gonzalez was out trying to catch a bit of air.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
Yet no issue has animated locals quite like the Quidnessett seawall, which has spawned tense hearings, lawsuits, countersuits, investigations and a boycott.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Then the apparition floated up the seawall and stopped in front of them.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
