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coastal

[kohs-tl] / ˈkoʊs tl /
ADJECTIVE
bordering the water
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Native oysters were once abundant in coastal European waters, including Scotland, but now only remnant populations are known to remain due to overharvesting and disease.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

The researchers say accurately representing cyclone clustering could therefore improve projections of both future sea ice conditions and coastal risks.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

Iran-backed Houthi militants last week seized Perim Island and the coastal town of Dhubab after capturing Mokha, tightening their grip on the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and raising risks around Red Sea crude shipments.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

A music festival set to feature The Killers, Olivia Dean and Jack White was cancelled Friday because the California beach where it was to be held has been eaten away by coastal erosion.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

She explained that a flock of geese had flown over the bay and regaled the coastal birds with the amazing story of the wild robot and her son, the goose.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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