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shoal

[shohl] / ʃoʊl /
NOUN
sandbar
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The remarks came a day after the envoy slammed China's "dangerous conduct" following a clash between Philippine and Chinese sailors at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Authorities in the Philippines, which also claims the shoal, then released more detailed photos that showed a rickety-looking platform floating at the shoal.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

He said military personnel had spotted another Chinese sampan crew poisoning waters near the shoal last month, and that samples later tested positive for cyanide.

From BBC Apr. 13, 2026

The shoal, which is less than 200 nautical miles from the Philippine coastline, is home to a crumbling warship, the Sierra Madre.

From New York Times Jun. 17, 2024

Suddenly, a shoal of fish flew out of the water toward them.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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