as in shore
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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
coasting along easily in the light traffic
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
In a separate incident, a Lebanese ship captain was taken away by armed men who landed on a coast north of Beirut, Lebanese authorities said Saturday.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2024
Burton the brand, who can coast on his aesthetic alone, or Burton the artist—a former outsider who’s still hopelessly interested in telling stories about them?
—Joshua Rivera, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Consensus model has shifted more east the past 24 hours, but the core is still expected to stay off the Southwest Florida coast.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
In a separate incident, a Lebanese ship captain was taken away by armed men who landed on a coast north of Beirut, Lebanese authorities said Saturday.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
Bush coasted the victory in 2004, but that win was largely attributed to the country reelecting a commander-in-chief during wartime.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2024
Burton the brand, who can coast on his aesthetic alone, or Burton the artist—a former outsider who’s still hopelessly interested in telling stories about them?
—Joshua Rivera, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2024
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Tiger Adventure Vehicles The Panthera's living space comes powered by a 400-Ah lithium battery bank, 400 watts of solar, DC-DC charger, 30-A 120-V shore power hookup, 2,000-W inverter and Victron touchscreen command center.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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Her travel agent, who specializes in cruises, helps arrange the logistics of her voyages and organizes special events on ship and shore for Peggy and other friends sailing with her.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Even if Vice President Kamala Harris had won, much of that money would have continued to flow.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Historically, the Salton Sea has relied on agricultural runoff from nearby farms in the Imperial Valley for much of its water, as farmers used Colorado River water to irrigate crops, and the excess runoff would flow into the lake.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The front of each matte-finish coaster features artwork depicting an image of the sandy coastline and a signpost that name-checks some of our more familiar beaches and beach cities, including Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice and Manhattan Beach.Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Lands of fire and ice In southwestern Turkey, just above the pretty coastline near the city of Antalya, there is a mountain where flames have burned since ancient times.Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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Yes, that final pass from Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels did sail 52 yards into the end zone at Northwest Stadium, tipped upward from a seven-player scrum and into the arms of receiver Noah Brown across the goal line.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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Swelling trumpets accompany a cheerleader’s final splint stunt as a larger-than-life American flag unfurls and the choir sails off on a cruise line, capping off the gargantuan effort to bring the unexpected Saturday Night Live-like treat to a close.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2024
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The home is perched on a 70-foot-high bluff that is protected by a rock revetment to protect the shoreline from coastal erosion.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jonathan Leijonhufvud View 8 Images Reaching a height of 50 m (164 ft) in Yantai, eastern China, the Sun Tower, by OPEN Architecture, cuts a remarkable figure on the shoreline.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Original material began to emerge — songs that were melodic and oblique in equal measure, with arpeggiated guitar hooks and Stipe’s lyrics drifting in and out of focus.Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The stock fell more than 10% and drifted lower in the following days on concerns that AMD cannot ramp up its AI sales fast enough.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bring a picnic lunch to eat along untouched beaches to complete your visit.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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The results of that paper found nearly 200 feet of beach erosion.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Dan Howell and Phil Lester are currently one month into the North American leg of their tour Terrible Influence and PEOPLE has an exclusive first look Comments Dan Howell and Phil Lester are cruising through the United States!Raven Brunner, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Or, while cruising, take a lap around the dining room to identify simple options before dishing up.Sarah Garone, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Coast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coast. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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