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inland

[in-luhnd, in-land, -luhnd] / ˈɪn lənd, ˈɪnˌlænd, -lənd /


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The MV Barima was traveling from the capital Georgetown to Port Kaituma in Guyana's inland Essequibo region when it flipped over on Saturday night.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Dangerously high temperatures will also affect the Inland Empire, inland Orange County, the valleys in San Diego County and the deserts and mountains.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Cartographically speaking, it is the inland area that sits behind a city, port or coastal region.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

The shower will begin this weekend, with the best conditions inland and in western parts of the UK.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Smaller houses like Harriet’s were inland a bit.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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