inland
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Cartographically speaking, it is the inland area that sits behind a city, port or coastal region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Port Kaituma is inland in the oil-rich Essequibo region, and the ferry travels along the coast in the Atlantic before heading upriver to reach its jungle destination.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
The cloud inland gets burned off by the strong sunshine at this time of year but cloud can linger near North Sea coasts.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Hot conditions, especially inland, are set to continue before cooling by a few degrees towards the weekend, although temperatures are forecast to remain above average for most.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The school is inland, away from the ocean, but if I have extra time, I take the oceanside path and then circle back.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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