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harbor

[hahr-ber] / ˈhɑr bər /






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Upon sailing into the harbor, they realized the frigate was too damaged to sail, so rather than leave it in enemy hands, they burned it to the waterline.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

Millions of Peruvians harbor dark memories of her father's rule and refuse to vote for anyone named Fujimori, blocking her path to the presidency three times.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

He noted that the federal contribution to rebuild the breakwater, which creates the inner harbor that allows fishermen and lobstermen to work, was $6 million.

From Slate Jun. 16, 2026

But Maine is also home to charming hotels and harbor towns with seafood restaurants and seaside promenades that come alive in warm weather.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

The Chena had broken free of its ropes and was drifting in the harbor.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis

As for Donald himself, it seems he still harbors a desire to play 26 months after he retired at age 32 at the top of his mayhem-creating game.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

“An extraordinary Solebury estate harbors more than three centuries of history, beauty, and preservation,” it notes.

From MarketWatch Apr. 28, 2026

"Our analysis shows that these animals originated in the deep ocean, a habitat which still harbors species like the ram's horn squid," says Sanchez.

From Science Daily Apr. 1, 2026

As for Cornyn, perhaps Trump still harbors grudges for various heresies over the years.

From Slate Mar. 2, 2026

They’d walked along the great curve of the harbors known as the Lid, then down East Stave to see all the gambling palaces.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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