breakwater

Example Sentences

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Markets are focused on the rupee as it dwindles toward the psychological breakwater of 100 to the dollar.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Go for the sea views and breakwater strolls, as well as a sophisticated crafts market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The extensive search covered East Cowes breakwater and a stretch of the River Medina near the floating bridge.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2024

Devon and Cornwall Police said the bomb, which was found in a residential yard on Tuesday, will be taken to the Torpoint Ferry slipway to be disposed of at sea beyond the breakwater.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

They were a breakwater against some black undertow in himself that could any moment snatch him away to its killing home.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen