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onshore

[on-shawr, -shohr, awn-] / ˈɒnˈʃɔr, -ˈʃoʊr, ˈɔn- /
ADJECTIVE
coastal
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Onshore winds on Saturday will bring temperatures down a notch across the Los Angeles region, to 10 to 15 degrees above normal in many areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Onshore wind-turbine manufacturer Nordex’s NDX1 16.67%increase; green up pointing triangle shares jumped after the group reported better-than-expected earnings and hinted at potential expansion in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Onshore wind has seen a smaller rise from £89/MWh to £92 while the price for solar energy has come down to £75/MWh from £85/MWh.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

Onshore wind farms also face increasing public opposition.

From Washington Times • Nov. 28, 2023

Onshore some of the people set about clearing up, but several more came crowding to see Will, curious about this boy and the power he had to command the bear.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman



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