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coastal

[kohs-tl] / ˈkoʊs tl /
ADJECTIVE
bordering the water
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By identifying weak points along the edges of the Greenland Ice Sheet, scientists can better predict where melting may begin and which coastal regions could face the greatest risk.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

A pair of cookbooks serve traditional recipes and a dash of history from coastal locales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

An extreme marine heat wave is simmering the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California, and experts are warning that it could affect coastal weather and ecosystems for months.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The sediment and nutrients from the winter stays in coastal waters throughout the year and can also contain high levels of bacteria and virus material.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Still, conditions are treacherous, especially along the shoreline of coastal Connecticut....

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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