seawall

Example Sentences

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Mr Stevens did not see anyone in the water, with the seawall saving him from witnessing the tragedy.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

The death of a woman who reportedly fell on to seawall rocks on a beach in Suffolk is being treated as "unexplained" but "not suspicious".

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2025

In August, Attanasio’s neighbor filed a lawsuit accusing the businessman of stealing sand from Malibu’s Broad Beach and carrying it back to his property as part of a construction project to repair a damaged seawall.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024

Charleston, S.C., has earmarked $1 billion for an 8-mile-long seawall.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2024

The massive wave overtopped the seawall but petered out after about 300 yards, long before it reached any buildings.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland