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on shore

ADVERB
ashore
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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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

No GoPro or camera can capture the vastness of the ocean for someone back on shore.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

First assistant engineer Eddie Bindon, during his last day on shore, bought a diamond ring for his wife to celebrate their 25th anniversary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

But, in the short term, the bears are spending more of their year on shore, increasing the probability of bears and people coming into contact.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024

In one of his rare curt letters, Lord Balon had written of his youngest brother going down in a storm, and turning holy when he washed up safe on shore.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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