breakwater

Example Sentences

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Markets are focused on the rupee as it dwindles toward the psychological breakwater of 100 to the dollar.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Go for the sea views and breakwater strolls, as well as a sophisticated crafts market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The pier or breakwater is still accessible but there are locked gates and warning signs.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

Devon and Cornwall Police said the bomb, which was found in a residential yard on Tuesday, will be taken to the Torpoint Ferry slipway to be disposed of at sea beyond the breakwater.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

I went along the breakwater and stood at the end of it, leaning against the rounded wall.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier