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coastline

[kohst-lahyn] / ˈkoʊstˌlaɪn /


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"You must stay away from the southern coastline," Little said in a statement, warning that emergency workers would not be coming to help anyone who stayed behind.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Geological Survey has identified the Big Sur coastline as one of the most landslide-prone areas in the western United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"Timmy" first became stranded in Lübeck Bay, on Germany's northern coastline, after apparently becoming entangled in netting.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Note: Ranges calculated from Cuba’s main island coastline.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The Indian Ocean flashed incredible colors of emerald jade and opal in the shallow water surrounding the Maldive Islands, then on to the Burma coast and lush green jungle, followed by mountains and coastline.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins




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