breakwater

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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 study is intended to help researchers understand how the manmade breakwater that was built in the 1930s in Santa Monica Bay, often visible during low tide, might hurt water circulation and, therefore, water quality.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

He added they would start monitoring the breakwater from the late May bank holiday on Monday, which is the start of lifeguards' summer season.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

Finally we rowed past the breakwater and into the great blank open, and the glassy surface of the harbor gave way to little waves that chopped at the sides of our boats.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs