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coastal

[kohs-tl] / ˈkoʊs tl /
ADJECTIVE
bordering the water
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Some have also been turned away upon nearing Malaysia and Indonesia, either by authorities or local coastal communities.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman,” U.S.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

US Central Command had said the blockade would target "vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas".

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

US Central Command had said the measures covered "vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas".

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Whites, ranging from Egyptians and Libyans to Moroccans, occupied Africa’s north coastal zone and the northern Sahara.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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