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Recent Examples of littoral
Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The ship, named after the city of Beloit, Wisconsin, is the 15th Freedom-variant littoral combat ship commissioned in the United States Navy, according to a US Navy press release.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
John M. Mugane, Quartz, 5 Apr. 2022
Now, in a distracted world, China proudly touts the efficiency of its surveillance state while continuing to build up its military and pursue its ambitious efforts to gain a strategic advantage along the Asian littoral.
—Lewis Libby, National Review, 6 May 2021
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Adjective
The Cambodian Ministry of National Defense said in a statement released on Friday that the USS Savannah, a littoral combat ship, will dock in a port city on the Gulf of Thailand from December 16 to 20.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The ship, named after the city of Beloit, Wisconsin, is the 15th Freedom-variant littoral combat ship commissioned in the United States Navy, according to a US Navy press release.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
Anyone who went to the east African littoral could choose to become Swahili, and many did.
—John M. Mugane, Quartz, 5 Apr. 2022
Now, in a distracted world, China proudly touts the efficiency of its surveillance state while continuing to build up its military and pursue its ambitious efforts to gain a strategic advantage along the Asian littoral.
—Lewis Libby, National Review, 6 May 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for littoral
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By positioning these new radars in key areas, such as in the northwest near Tabriz and along the Persian Gulf coast, Iran aims to strengthen its air defenses against potential strikes from the United States and Israel.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Previous studies in the valley have led to the discovery of rock paintings, the remains of Inca roads and shell dumps from gathering and fishing communities along the coast, according to the university.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And the nation’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm was completed off Long Island.—
Kenneth Lovett,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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For instance, offshore teams may have cultural differences that lead them to treat timelines as flexible goals rather than strict commitments.—
Hirohisa Yamada,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Family of 3 missing after leaving Grand Canyon and driving through winter storm Aerial and underwater drones, shoreline searchers and boats with sonar capabilities were also deployed for the search, police said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, located in Bonita Springs near Naples, recently announced that resort guests will once again have access to Big Hickory Island, a private strip of shoreline located just off the resort’s main beach.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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Explore Destin Seagrove, Florida The 24-mile stretch of Florida panhandle coastline along Scenic Highway 30A has been picking up steam as a top vacation destination for travelers from the South and beyond.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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Seagrass also cleans polluted water and protects coastlines from erosion.—
Ian Urbina,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Typhon is capable of firing Tomahawk missiles that put much of China's eastern seaboard in range.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Eastern seaboard are scrambling to keep the lights on.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Oct. 2012
Noun
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Those observations proved less conclusive than had been hoped, but during the rest of the voyage, Cook was able to map the coastland of New Zealand before sailing west to the southeastern coast of Australia—the first record of Europeans on the continent's Eastern coastline.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
3 Feb. 2022
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Today, Tropea onions -- which bear protected geographical produce, or IGP, status -- grow on a 60-mile stretch of Calabrian coastland running from the town of Amantea down to the Capo Vaticano peninsula, below Tropea.—
Silvia Marchetti,
CNN,
8 Oct. 2022
Noun
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This 2024 Sneaker Award–winning hiking shoe carried our tester over meadows, state forests, seashores, pavement and prairie-like terrain without aggravating her plantar fasciitis or roll-prone ankles.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2025
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For those who enjoy the changing seasons, historic sites, and the Atlantic seashore, a home in the northeastern U.S. is ideal.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Image Then, soon after retaking office, Mr. Trump proposed that the United States should seize control of Gaza and permanently displace the entire Palestinian population of the devastated seaside enclave, one of the most brazen ideas that any American leader has advanced about the region.—
Luke Broadwater,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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While the region is equipped with a wealth of centuries-old fortresses and landmarks, one of the most popular destinations is its seaside marina, an idyllic strip that’s loaded with drinking and dining destinations.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Littoral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/littoral. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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