seawall

Example Sentences

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"If the water keeps on rising, in the way it has in the last 10 years or so, the seawall will not be able to protect Saibai at all," he said in his submission.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

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 March, the Brewers owner obtained permits to repair a damaged section of seawall, according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2024

Miami is considering a 20-foot-high seawall across Biscayne Bay.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2024

A radioman from K Company had set up against the seawall and was railing loudly about interference; every time battleship guns were fired offshore even the static died out, he complained.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson