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coral

[kawr-uhl, kor-] / ˈkɔr əl, ˈkɒr- /




NOUN
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Up to 50 percent of the world's coral has been lost in recent decades, diminishing ecosystems that provide nurseries for fish that feed the world, and protect coastlines from storm surges.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

It is associated with warmer seawater and, in some places, reduced cloud cover, both of which are bad news for global coral reefs.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The incident is believed to be the worst single diving accident in the tiny Indian Ocean nation, a popular tourist destination because of its string of coral islands.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Often described as the rainforests of the sea, coral reefs support about one third of all visible marine life.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

The dress Madam Claire picks out for me wraps my body in rich layers of cerise and coral.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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