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[bey] / beɪ /




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His only official titles were harbor master and chairman of the planning board for his town of 1,200 residents across the bay from Acadia National Park.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

His father gave him a $200,000 mortgage, covering the $205,000 cost of a home just off the bay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

It means being able to maintain the weight she has lost at a fraction of the cost, she said, while keeping diabetes and heart disease at bay.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

These measures would contribute to "reduced demand" for subdivided units, keeping rents at bay, a Housing Bureau spokesperson said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

I wasn’t crazy about cruising around the bay, and setting foot in the boat made me regret the idea of heading out to the island.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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