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breakwater

noun

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as in jetty

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Recent Examples of breakwater The picturesque harbor, lighthouse, and breakwater invite leisurely strolls; Artist’s Point offers a rocky shoreline perfect for watching waves crash against ancient basalt. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026 Because the swimming area sat behind a breakwater, there wasn’t much circulation, so anything that went in was trapped. — Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The death toll rose to 67, including migrants who drowned and others killed in a stampede trying to cross a breakwater barrier, the Spanish government said Saturday. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026 At least 72 migrants died, including some who drowned and others who were killed in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier, Spanish authorities said Sunday. — CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for breakwater

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jetty

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In August, sand erosion exposed a pair of jetties that were built decades ago to stop beach erosion and protect oceanfront homes near the entrance of Newport Harbor.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Low tide exposed the concrete and rock infrastructure — known as groins and jetties — used to shore up the beach a half-century ago.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 19 Sep. 2026

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