seawall
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City officials have said they need $125 million to finish replacing the aging seawall, and they have halted reconstruction amid shrinking oil revenue and an uncertain future for federal disaster aid.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
However, "a tsunami of turnout comes right over top of that seawall," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
In Long Beach, where waves slammed into the seawall and homes, crews have been reinforcing portions of the boardwalk and are distributing sandbags.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Facing the sea, Havana's famous Malecon seawall has ceased to be a promenade for tourists or lovers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
At 2100 hours they went over the seawall along with three hundred other men.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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