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ocean

[oh-shuhn] / ˈoʊ ʃən /


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The new research suggests that barrier zones like those found at Gofar may be common across the ocean floor.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Of course, it has turned into much more than that with various clauses but it is still a drop in the ocean compared to many modern transfers.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The plan is to prevent hundreds of tons of garbage from getting to the ocean.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Eger died April 27 at her home overlooking the ocean in La Jolla, Calif. She was 98.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The man’s attention was suddenly drawn back to the ocean.

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




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