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shoal

[shohl] / ʃoʊl /
NOUN
sandbar
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A statement by Manila's foreign ministry said Lazaro "reiterated the Philippines' strong protest over the violent actions committed by China Coast Guard personnel", referring to the clash at the disputed shoal this week.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

A State Department spokesperson said the U.S. shares the Philippines’ concerns that China placed structures at the shoal and said China should abide by the 2016 ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

The shoal, which is less than 200 nautical miles from the Philippine coastline, is home to a crumbling warship, the Sierra Madre.

From New York Times Jun. 17, 2024

In the past, fishermen have anchored in the shoal to avoid huge waves in the high seas in stormy weather.

From Seattle Times May 14, 2024

The mopeds parted like fish in a giant shoal.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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