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lagoons

NOUN
shallow body of water
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Locals fear it will drive away vulnerable dugongs and put at risk World Heritage turquoise lagoons two kilometres from the construction.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

The volcanic island is surrounded by reefs, white-sand beaches, and turquoise lagoons, offering Gibson an extraordinary level of privacy far removed from Hollywood.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

“We have the sea, the mountains, the rainforest, the lagoons, in close distances on lands that are mineralized by the volcanoes. These create ingredients that are unique to the state.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

This is the biggest of 10 lagoons in a mega-city that is facing an acute housing crisis - and where life is becoming increasingly expensive, pushing more people to the margins of society.

From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026

When the jaguar swam across alligator-infested lagoons, Roosevelt swam after it, holding his rifle over his head.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple



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