the seashore

noun

: the land along the edge of the sea that is usually covered with sand or rocks

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But in 2020, Park Service officials released a report arguing that sea turtle recovery costs at the seashore were unsustainable at nearly $2 million per year, and recommended reallocating funds to other projects, such as habitat restoration and beach cleanup. Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025 Its 342 sites offer plenty of places to camp by the seashore. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025 Our last stop was lunch in Corpus Christi, a 40-minute drive from the seashore and a 170-mile drive from San Antonio. Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025 Cà Miriam is a popular spot to sample it a block from the seashore, and vegetarians should note it's traditionally cooked with lard. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for the seashore

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“The seashore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20seashore. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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