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ocean

[oh-shuhn] / ˈoʊ ʃən /


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A Chinese submarine test-fired a "strategic" missile carrying a dummy warhead on Monday, with monitors saying the rocket appeared to land in a patch of ocean somewhere between Solomon Islands, Nauru and Tuvalu.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

Judah said the findings demonstrate why traditional natural history research remains essential, especially in the deep ocean, where many species are still poorly understood.

From Science Daily • Jul. 8, 2026

But property owners have pushed back as the strip of land between buildings and the ocean has shrunk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

Intense events are now much more likely because these temporary blasts of extra heat are happening in an already hotter ocean.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

“Imagine fitting the great big ocean into a little square.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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