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ocean

[oh-shuhn] / ˈoʊ ʃən /


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During El Niño, the ocean will transfer heat to the air, making it warmer.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

However, they can migrate to the ocean and become steelhead, where they typically grow larger before returning to their natal waters to spawn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Without fail, the miniature version of me would blubber at Sully the polka dot monster reuniting with Boo, and Marlin the clownfish traversing the ocean to find his son.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Meanwhile, European demand for liquefied natural gas, which can be shipped across the ocean, will trigger increased use of pipelines to get unliquefied natural gas to LNG operators.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The ocean looks like normal ocean, and the palm trees look like normal palm trees, but the pastel pink building is intriguing.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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