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Recent Examples of reef
The turquoise waters surrounding Virgin Gorda are rich with reefs and wrecks to explore, ideal for both snorkelers and divers.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
One of New Zealand's navy ships struck a reef and sank after it was left on autopilot, an official inquiry has found.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
And if what's sunken to make the artificial reef isn't properly broken down, toxic chemicals can leach out, some conservation groups say.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
The teaming marine life is best discovered while snorkeling on the reef.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
One of New Zealand's navy ships struck a reef and sank after it was left on autopilot, an official inquiry has found.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
And if what's sunken to make the artificial reef isn't properly broken down, toxic chemicals can leach out, some conservation groups say.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
The teaming marine life is best discovered while snorkeling on the reef.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reef
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The air district’s governing board convened Friday, lamenting the widespread destruction from the wildfires and the persisting danger from heavy smoke.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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That is the cocktail behind this week’s fires, a confluence of dangers that fire officials had voiced fears about for months.Evan Bush, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The hazards posed by unregulated food sales cannot be overstated.John Murn, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Vulnerable groups, such as young infants and senior citizens, are among those particularly at risk from the health hazards posed by freezing temperatures.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Early titles like The Oregon Trail dramatized — often in racially inappropriate ways — the perils of westward expansion, and by the 2000s, apocalyptic narratives, driven by real-world concerns such as environmental collapse and resource scarcity, gained popularity.Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The premise of a random group of people in peril is the primary spark of many action movies, but including sharks adds a whole other dimension.Robert Daniels, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Homeowners can simply walk away from the burden, cash in hand, for a fair and reasonable price without any hidden fees or expenses.KC Property Group, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, modern systems could streamline permit renewals and inspections, reducing administrative burdens for vendors and the city alike.John Murn, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reef. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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