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onshore

[on-shawr, -shohr, awn-] / ˈɒnˈʃɔr, -ˈʃoʊr, ˈɔn- /
ADJECTIVE
coastal
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By aligning with the government, the company has secured something far more valuable than a $100 million injection—a seat at the table as the U.S. races to onshore its quantum future.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

In Perth and Kinross, roles are concentrated on the abundant hydropower schemes, which have existed for decades, along with newer onshore wind farms such as the Griffin Scheme near Aberfeldy.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

On the other end of the spectrum, data provider Kpler estimates onshore tanks to be 90% full, meaning they would be exhausted by the end of the week if the blockade continues.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The interceptor’s role isn’t obvious from a nearby onshore path, where people were biking, strolling and fishing on the perfectly temperate spring day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Passengers held the yarn as long as possible, maintaining the connection to the faces disappearing onshore.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides



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