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coast

[kohst] / koʊst /




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The sad saga of a humpback whale stranded a month ago on the German coast has sparked a flood of compassion but also a media frenzy, angry spats, conspiracy theories and death threats.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The Epaminondas and the Francesca were escorted to the waters off Iran’s coast after the attacks, the people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Skomer Island is located around a mile off the coast of Pembrokeshire in south-west Wales.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Global oil prices climbed back above $100 a barrel on Wednesday after Iran reportedly fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and escorted two to the coast.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

This was the first time Soviet subs had ever been spotted so close to the American coast.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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