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coastal

[kohs-tl] / ˈkoʊs tl /
ADJECTIVE
bordering the water
Synonyms


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"It is a matter of coordinating with the coastal states," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

"These systems can provide refuge for marine species, improve water quality and help rebuild biodiversity in some of our most impacted coastal areas."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“Maritime access restrictions are being enforced affecting Iranian ports and coastal areas, including locations along the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and the Arabian Sea east of the Strait of Hormuz,” U.K.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

I like the one-hour coastal loop between Langdon Hill and Golden Cap, the highest point on England’s south coast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

While American blacks of African descent originated mainly from Africa’s west coastal zone, similar peoples traditionally occupied East Africa as well, north to the Sudan and south to the southeast coast of South Africa itself.

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




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