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coastal

[kohs-tl] / ˈkoʊs tl /
ADJECTIVE
bordering the water
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An underperforming coastal city like Shantou—one of the original SEZs, with a large diaspora and an international orientation—might jump at the opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

They fear that any accidents could threaten not just the nearby reefs but that currents could carry spilled oil to coastal wetlands teeming with wildlife.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Ancient coastal environments are especially promising places to search.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

For another, Formula 1 and soccer, sports frequently coded as elite and coastal, are experiencing booms of popularity across the country.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

The sea surge that had drawn up the coastal waters of Maine poured past the cliffs and tore along the ragged coast.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt




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