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

He rode his his first wave in 1959, at the age of 16, from the breakwater at Half Moon Bay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Rebecca Mansell, representing the family, said David did not see this because he entered the breakwater further down the beach from the sign.

From BBC • May 21, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024

They were a breakwater against some black undertow in himself that could any moment snatch him away to its killing home.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen