coast guard
noun
1
: a military or naval force employed in guarding a coast or responsible for the safety, order, and operation of maritime traffic in neighboring waters
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The Libyan coast guard and the Red Crescent in the eastern city of Tobruk reported retrieving bodies that started to wash ashore over the past 24 hours.
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ABC News, 19 June 2026
Emergency crews, including coast guard teams, police and ambulance personnel, responded to the scene before the girls were transported to the hospital, according to the BBC.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
In the near term, Angelis believes coast guards could be among the first users, especially for getting flotation to people in distress before boats arrive.
—New Atlas, 18 June 2026
As migrant arrivals to Crete from eastern Libya jump more than 20%, Greek leaders court a powerful Libyan commander with coast guard training and investment pledges to curb Mediterranean crossings.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
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ABC News, 19 June 2026
Emergency crews, including coast guard teams, police and ambulance personnel, responded to the scene before the girls were transported to the hospital, according to the BBC.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
In the near term, Angelis believes coast guards could be among the first users, especially for getting flotation to people in distress before boats arrive.
—New Atlas, 18 June 2026
As migrant arrivals to Crete from eastern Libya jump more than 20%, Greek leaders court a powerful Libyan commander with coast guard training and investment pledges to curb Mediterranean crossings.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
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“Coast guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coast%20guard. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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