breakwater
Example Sentences
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He noted that the federal contribution to rebuild the breakwater, which creates the inner harbor that allows fishermen and lobstermen to work, was $6 million.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
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
Mr Ramsey said the the lifeguard policy was to put lifeguards on the breakwater, or pier as it is known locally, and they would work until 20:30 in the busy summer months.
From BBC ● May 20, 2025
At the end of the breakwater, there was a field of yellow reeds to the right, and dunes beyond, and the ocean behind it all.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
