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coastline

[kohst-lahyn] / ˈkoʊstˌlaɪn /


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"This accelerates all of our urgency to address climate resiliency on our coastline," he added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

In September, high tides and powerful wave activity from Hurricane Marie buffeted the San Clemente coastline, temporarily halting Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink service after more erosion and slope damage was spotted near the train tracks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Africa’s richest man wants to turn a pristine coastline into an oil hub.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

The Bank said its inclusion added variety to the series, made the denominations easier to distinguish, and gave an opportunity to celebrate the British coastline.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Annabeth stared at the coastline of Pylos, now retreating in the distance.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

Based on the latest projections, the coastlines of Alabama and Mississippi could be the most affected, Molchanov noted.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

The state’s coastlines have been inundated with high surf for much of the summer, leading to severe erosion at some of the state’s most popular beaches.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Sea ice acts as a natural barrier that helps protect Arctic coastlines from powerful waves.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

Coral reefs support vibrant marine ecosystems, but also act as breakwaters, protecting coastlines from storm-driven erosion and flooding.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

I was awed by the immense beauty of South Africa, seen from high up in the clouds: rolling hills and plains, meandering rivers and mountain ranges, thick forests, magnificent coastlines, luscious farmland.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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