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lagoons

NOUN
shallow body of water
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Gray whales are known for their long migration between food-rich Arctic waters and the warm lagoons of Baja Mexico.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

It’s meticulously organized perfection: Its various neighborhoods, gated communities, parks, and street are pristine and feature shallow lagoons and golf courses, palm trees and hibiscus, blue skies and backyard swimming pools.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

Over the last week, they have tracked the birds on a digital map crossing Mexico, headed for Andean lagoons in Ecuador and Bolivia.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

"The lagoons here are smaller now," she says.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

Of special concern was the fact that the buildings would be sited adjacent to newly dug canals and lagoons.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson



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