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shoal

[shohl] / ʃoʊl /
NOUN
sandbar
Synonyms


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And in August, a Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat near the same shoal.

From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025

China meanwhile sees the presence of the Teresa Magbuana as evidence of the Philippines' intentions to occupy the shoal.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2024

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

There were several other foreigners in the group and they followed Longstreet’s headquarters like a small shoal of colorful fish.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara




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