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coastal

[kohs-tl] / ˈkoʊs tl /
ADJECTIVE
bordering the water
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These days, Albariño is being produced in places far from its European home—Long Island’s North Fork, for instance, and coastal Uruguay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The coastal lagoon on the southern Adriatic coact is home to many migratory birds, including flamingos.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Beyond storing carbon, mangroves play a critical role in shielding shorelines from storms, supporting wildlife, and helping sustain coastal communities.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Not only do they store up to five times more carbon dioxide than land-based forests, but their tangled roots can also slow down waves and protect coastal communities from storm surges and tsunamis.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Earlier that year, the Coast Guard had spotted the I’m Alone in the Gulf of Mexico, sailing in coastal lanes that rumrunners often used.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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