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nautical

[naw-ti-kuhl, not-i-] / ˈnɔ tɪ kəl, ˈnɒt ɪ- /


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The incident occurred 78 nautical miles north of the UAE city of Fujairah, the agency said.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Madden’s post also included pictures of various paintings and sketches plus another nautical image dedicated to the newborn.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

UAE-owned Euphoria was attacked eight nautical miles west of Iran, according to the maritime security firm Vanguard.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The nautical metaphor is inescapable: The visitor is completely adrift here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

These extraordinary accomplishments of not only incredible nautical and scientific achievements but also intensely personal stories of courage and determination combine to make every wreck between the covers of this book a compelling human story.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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