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coastal

[kohs-tl] / ˈkoʊs tl /
ADJECTIVE
bordering the water
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The earlier trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht collapsed after a jury deadlocked on whether or not he was responsible for the Palisades fire that laid waste to the upmarket coastal enclave and nearby Malibu.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

The section of West Cliff Drive near where the accident took place was heavily damaged by high waves during the winter of 2023-24 and has been further degraded by ongoing coastal erosion.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

An underperforming coastal city like Shantou—one of the original SEZs, with a large diaspora and an international orientation—might jump at the opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

Ancient coastal environments are especially promising places to search.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

The poison tide had killed off the coastal vegetation, making it the perfect fuel for a wildfire.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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