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shoal

[shohl] / ʃoʊl /
NOUN
sandbar
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A statement by Manila's foreign ministry said Lazaro "reiterated the Philippines' strong protest over the violent actions committed by China Coast Guard personnel", referring to the clash at the disputed shoal this week.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

China’s foreign ministry didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment about whether Beijing planned to build permanent structures at Scarborough Shoal, but officials earlier said the shoal was China’s “inherent territory.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

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

There was a massive shoal of them in front of him.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook




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