dock
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The gated estate came with more than a half-acre of land and included a private boat dock, heated pool and spa, and private beach access.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
The port became known as the "dock of shame" after more than 2,500 migrants slept there in the open or under makeshift shelters during a surge in arrivals in 2020.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
A verbal altercation broke out in court between relatives and friends of Nowak and Digwa as he was sent down from the dock.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Kaur appeared visibly upset in the dock as the verdict was read out, while Digwa showed little emotion and gazed out into the courtroom.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Then we run—out of the dock, past the memorial for the enslaved, through the recreational fields, and back to her house.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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