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onshore

[on-shawr, -shohr, awn-] / ˈɒnˈʃɔr, -ˈʃoʊr, ˈɔn- /
ADJECTIVE
coastal
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California’s strategy so far has been to focus on onshore preparations within its jurisdiction.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

In 2024 alone, we produced 38.4 terawatt hours of renewable electricity, and ministers say there is another 26.4 gigawatts of new capacity in onshore and offshore wind and solar projects in the planning pipeline.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The 120-mile stretch of pipeline last operated in 2015, when 142,000 gallons of crude oil spilled onshore on a beach in Santa Barbara Country.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

The greenback was recently up 0.8% at 1,478.25 won in Seoul onshore trading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Countless things have floated up onshore over the years.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys