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on shore

ADVERB
ashore
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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This is a lighthearted comic dance about sailors on shore leave in World War II.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

He spoke to AFP while on shore in rotation as another master commanded his vessel -- but he was in regular contact with the crew.

From Barron's Mar. 20, 2026

Once they were on shore the group realized that the missing woman, who is 55, was no longer with them.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 22, 2025

Once on shore the crew find themselves surrounded by thousands of revellers in dazzling outfits.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2025

Shackleton was the Master, and technically they were now on shore; disobedience to the commands of the Master was legally punishable.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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