waters

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As life gradually expanded from deeper waters into shallower marine environments, conditions became much more challenging.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

State law is clear that people can wade, swim or boat in state-protected waters, but things get murkier out of the water.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Protesters gathered on a sandy beach facing azure waters, some waving red Albanian flags, others carrying inflatable flamingos -- the movement’s symbol -- while chanting "cancel the project!"

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

With the program in full-blown crisis, Bilton spent the rest of the week attempting to calm the waters and retain the disgruntled correspondents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The waters are gentle & as I watch the clouds slide by in the sky, it looks like we are making good progress, about 7 knots per hour.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman