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coastline

[kohst-lahyn] / ˈkoʊstˌlaɪn /


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In 2025, scientists reported dinosaur tracks about 140 million years old on a remote stretch of coastline in South Africa's Western Cape.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

Of the 27 large trading ships that have crossed the strait since April 13, some 15 used the mandated route, which hugs the Iranian coastline, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Australia's vast coastline and small population have spurred a focus on developing large autonomous submarines and fighter jets, dubbed the Ghost Shark and Ghost Bat.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

But he insisted the concepts were born during his daily runs along the Los Angeles coastline.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“The coastline here runs west to east,” he told Victarion.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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