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onshore

[on-shawr, -shohr, awn-] / ˈɒnˈʃɔr, -ˈʃoʊr, ˈɔn- /
ADJECTIVE
coastal
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UC Davis developed a device that pumps oxygen from a tank onshore to the bottom of the lake to combat the algae problem.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

The U.S. onshore oil and gas business delivered around 545,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day in the second quarter of the year, making a significant contribution to BP’s overall production.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

However he said that was only a small number in his experience, and others were also transferring abroad, or switching to onshore roles.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

It crossed his mind, he said, that perhaps the craft could be lifted onshore and integrated into a local playground.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

Akira and her mother followed close behind, and they helped pull her father and Hildi onshore.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz



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