Examples of coastline in a Sentence

The plane flew along the eastern coastline.

Recent Examples on the Web The Cape Cod National Seashore is one of the few stretches of coastline not facing a lifeguard shortage this summer, which should help ease fears among beachgoers about any lapse in a key line of defense against shark attacks. — BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2021 The government has banned fishing along about 80 kilometers (50 miles) of coastline. — Bharatha Mallawarachi, ajc, 6 June 2021 The government has banned fishing along about 50 miles of coastline. — NBC News, 6 June 2021 The government already has banned fishing along about 80 kilometers (50 miles) of coastline. — Time, 3 June 2021 With nearly a dozen spanning the length of the coastline, each lighthouse will offer you a unique view and a piece of Oregon history. — oregonlive, 3 June 2021 Fitts’ legal team argued that Santa Monica Bay was actually part of the coastline. — Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2021 Now Galveston boasts more than 30 miles of coastline—perfect for a relaxing day at the beach. — Jennifer Miko, Chron, 17 May 2021 With 18,950 miles of coastline, Africa is home to plenty of amazing beaches. — Melanie Van Zyl, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2021

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