ashore
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In Monterey Bay, south of San Francisco, harmful algae are so prevalent that two humpback whales were found dead ashore in early June.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
For four-day periods every year from March to August, legions of small, silver fish called grunion ride the waves ashore for mating rituals, beginning on the nights of the full and new moons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
The BBC's Helen Livingstone recaps Neil's time spent ashore in southern Tasmania, explaining the chaos and adoration that ensued.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Nine hours and 57 minutes after entering the water, the American swimmer waded ashore in France, having broken the world record for the fastest crossing at the age of 15.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
I can’t decide which offer is the better one, because I don’t know which is the more frightening unknown: the captain’s adventures, or life ashore.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing ashore
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