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
2
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The incident took place at the port of Corfu, a Greek island in the Ionian Sea, according to a July 1 news release from the Greek coast guard.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The South Korean coast guard detained him for allegedly violating the country’s immigration law.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
To grant coast guards immediate law enforcement authority within exclusive economic zones, Denmark, Australia, and New Zealand have adopted cable safety zone legislation.
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Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
During the recent sailing, the Chinese MSA ships did issue radio challenges to commercial vessels heading to Taiwan, the island’s coast guard has said.
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Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The South Korean coast guard detained him for allegedly violating the country’s immigration law.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
To grant coast guards immediate law enforcement authority within exclusive economic zones, Denmark, Australia, and New Zealand have adopted cable safety zone legislation.
—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
During the recent sailing, the Chinese MSA ships did issue radio challenges to commercial vessels heading to Taiwan, the island’s coast guard has said.
—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
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“Coast guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coast%20guard. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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