breakwater

Example Sentences

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Go for the sea views and breakwater strolls, as well as a sophisticated crafts market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The study is intended to help researchers understand how the manmade breakwater that was built in the 1930s in Santa Monica Bay, often visible during low tide, might hurt water circulation and, therefore, water quality.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

Mr Ramsey said the the lifeguard policy was to put lifeguards on the breakwater, or pier as it is known locally, and they would work until 20:30 in the busy summer months.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

The Port of Camas-Washougal completed a $1.4 million breakwater access ramp project in 2022.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024

“Try to remember it always,” he said once Gogol had reached him, leading him slowly back across the breakwater, to where his mother and Sonia stood waiting.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri