shoal

Example Sentences

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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

She did not address whether that had been done in this case and warned against any Philippine attempt to occupy the shoal permanently.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024

A huge shoal of fish circled the opening, barely acknowledging our presence.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda