peninsula
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Such signs are now a fixture in Coronado, an upscale resort city on a slender peninsula in San Diego Bay, known for some of America’s best beaches.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Since then, it has mostly been left to nature, although the Big Idea science centre opened on the peninsula about 26 years ago.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
It was built at the end of a peninsula between two bays, as shown on a map from 1636.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
"THAAD still remains on the peninsula currently," Xavier Brunson said at a US Senate committee hearing in Washington.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Serving as the leader of Girl Scout Troop No. 60, now one of the largest minority troops on the peninsula, was always at the top of Mary’s list of volunteer activities.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
Vocabulary lists containing peninsula
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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