shoal

Example Sentences

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And in August, a Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat near the same shoal.

From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025

China meanwhile sees the presence of the Teresa Magbuana as evidence of the Philippines' intentions to occupy the shoal.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2024

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

In 1999, Manila intentionally ran the World War II–era ship aground on the shoal, establishing a permanent military presence there.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024

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

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo