seawall

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Between the caissons, the seawall and retaining wall, the crew estimated it would cost $2 million to $3 million to install the foundation.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

John Moore helped his three granddaughters throw a bottle each from the seawall at Ramsgate Harbour at the end of November.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

In Rikuzentakata, about 100 people prayed atop a massive concrete seawall.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024

Annapolis resident Kelsi Furman told the BBC's US news partner CBS that the water had risen beyond the city's seawall.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2024

Second Platoon would come in simultaneously on Pratt’s right and advance over the seawall behind its light machine guns, then collect on higher ground and move inland.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson