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[peer] / pɪər /


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The task force — made up of government agencies, scientists, businesses and community members — has already started to analyze bacteria data over the last 20 years at the pier.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Thousands of sea lions gather at the pier depending on the time of year, KRON4 reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Since then, he has created installations at the festival using reclaimed materials, including Carhenge - a replica of Stonehenge built from vintage vehicles – and Glastonbury-on-Sea, a 60ft pier.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

When he’s not spreading his love of Reese’s, he spends weekday afternoons singing Rolling Stones songs on karaoke machines in bars near the pier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

They could leave right now, return to the pier and outside, or go forward, deeper into the twisted circus.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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