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offshore

[awf-shawr, -shohr, of-] / ˈɔfˈʃɔr, -ˈʃoʊr, ˈɒf- /
ADJECTIVE
away from the shoreline
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK
Antonyms


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The offshore industry has been lobbying hard, stressing the economic and energy security benefits, but environmentalist argue that more drilling is incompatible with efforts to tackle climate change.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

It envisions putting the reactors on floating barges, which could be anchored miles offshore.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Concerns over Yinson’s high gearing and offshore exposure could overshadow the potential benefits of greater scale and talent for MISC’s offshore business, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Furthermore, foreign investors use shell companies and offshore “blocker corporations” in places like the Cayman Islands to shield billions of dollars in American income from the IRS.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

She tied up to a convenient tree on a small island offshore.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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