shoreline
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Large stretches of the island's shoreline appear affected and "additional oil slicks extend far out to sea, further polluting and damaging this protected marine ecosystem", Noelle said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
The human urge to build right to the shoreline — whether it’s the coastal highway or a bluff-top home — also affects erosion by altering water drainage and adding weight to the cliff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
And it’s not by accident that coastal habitats are aggressively protected and most of the shoreline is free of mega resorts and architectural clutter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
When legislators proposed a bill arguing that the public shoreline extended 10 feet beyond the high-tide line, for example, landowners protested.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
When he reached the top, the girl was already marching down the shoreline.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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Targets: They are designed to protect shorelines and islands from approaching ships and landing craft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
Thomas Quarry I sits within the raised coastal formations of the Rabat-Casablanca littoral, an area internationally recognized for its remarkably complete record of Plio-Pleistocene shorelines, dunes, and cave systems.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 7, 2026
Around 1,000 lifeguards staged a tribute on Saturday, lining up arm-to-arm facing the ocean, on the shorelines of Bondi beach.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025
From its sun-drenched interiors and sweeping views to its resort-style outdoor spaces and unmatched location, every corner of this estate celebrates the art of lakeside living along one of North Carolina’s most treasured shorelines.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 20, 2025
A tugboat made its way down the river, causing the water to crash into the rocks along the shorelines.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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