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coastal

[kohs-tl] / ˈkoʊs tl /
ADJECTIVE
bordering the water
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These days, Albariño is being produced in places far from its European home—Long Island’s North Fork, for instance, and coastal Uruguay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The coastal lagoon on the southern Adriatic coact is home to many migratory birds, including flamingos.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Beyond storing carbon, mangroves play a critical role in shielding shorelines from storms, supporting wildlife, and helping sustain coastal communities.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Further south in the coastal city of Nahariya, the announcement of another ceasefire deal meant little to residents who had already endured several rounds of Hezbollah fire over the years.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The coastal birds shared the story with the fish and the dolphins and anyone who would listen.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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