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shallow

[shal-oh] / ˈʃæl oʊ /




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What we have now is a shallow affair and it’s not fair to you that the charade continue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

He has devoted a surprising amount of time and energy into relaying the minute engineering problems plaguing this shallow pool on the National Mall.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

But it swam further east and ended up off the island of Poel, where it became stuck in shallow waters.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

During this process, nitrate is converted into nitrogen gas within shallow seafloor regions.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

After spending the day hidden 200 feet below the surface, the Soviet submarines rose to shallow depth to recharge their batteries in the dark.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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