ocean
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Flamingoes feed in a lagoon on the thin peninsula—protesters call the demonstrations the flamingo revolution—and sheep graze next to locals swimming in the ocean.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
A mother and her two children were swept away into the ocean in Laguna Beach on Tuesday evening, and one of the children remains missing, after powerful waves created dangerous conditions, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
A strong El Niño event would "exacerbate drought and heavy rainfall and increase the risk of heatwaves both on land and in the ocean", said WMO secretary general Celeste Saulo.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Without fail, the miniature version of me would blubber at Sully the polka dot monster reuniting with Boo, and Marlin the clownfish traversing the ocean to find his son.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
It was the ocean, rolling right under him!
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
Vocabulary lists containing ocean
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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