breaking waves
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Andrew was being bombarded by the breaking waves, tumbling in the tumultuous North Sea.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025
The microscopic algae have an extremely fast response to stimuli — such as breaking waves — and produce their glow 15 milliseconds after stimulation, researchers say.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2024
Large breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet along some north-facing shores and strong currents will make swimming dangerous, the weather service said.
From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2023
A young man stands on the beach, before breaking waves and alongside his new fiancee.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2023
Most of them had not slept in more than three days, but they could see the end of their ordeal over the breaking waves.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
