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harbor

[hahr-ber] / ˈhɑr bər /






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The ride was gentler than I’d anticipated — kind of like a boat ride in a harbor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Some of us still harbor doubt about the consequences of actions in a complex world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Sarcopenia is a form of muscular dystrophy associated with aging and is a popular condition for biotech companies that harbor greater goals of reversing or slowing aging to target.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

“Planned shipments are on schedule and the Port of Long Beach remains a safe harbor in the sea of trade and geopolitical uncertainty,” said port CEO Noel Hacegaba.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

As we steamed into the harbor, passengers on ferryboats waved their hats & handkerchiefs at us.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman




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