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an area of sea water that is separated from the ocean by a reef or sandbar
Beyond the beach there was a picturesque blue lagoon.
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My past voting record opposing the Birkdale rezoning, the lagoon rezoning, and the 55+ Community on Beatties Ford Rd confirms my commitment to representing the voters.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
From there, researchers will spend around five days on the small island investigating the intriguing object in the lagoon.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
This clay molding process was known to preserve the form of soft animals in oxygen-poor areas, such as the muds at the bottom of lagoons and deep-sea trenches, Sereno says.
—Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
The new season also filmed in Venice at the Danieli palace overlooking the lagoon.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
From there, researchers will spend around five days on the small island investigating the intriguing object in the lagoon.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
This clay molding process was known to preserve the form of soft animals in oxygen-poor areas, such as the muds at the bottom of lagoons and deep-sea trenches, Sereno says.
—Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
The new season also filmed in Venice at the Danieli palace overlooking the lagoon.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
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An 11-bay carriage house with a guest apartment, along with a 4,500-square-foot staff house, rounds out the magnificent estate.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Nov. 2025
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He was parked at a self-service bay of a 24-hour car wash two officers pulled into the West Boise business, detained him and used a drug dog to search his vehicle after noticing his parked vehicle.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Nov. 2025
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Set in British Columbia and tied for the top national park in Canada, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is coastal paradise made up of more than 30 islands and islets complete with coves, beaches, and trails, according to the report from tour operator Journeyscape.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Mediterranean island blends crystal-clear coves and chic beach towns while promising fewer tourists than neighboring destinations like Amalfi or Capri.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Homecooked meals with Lido’s parents and dips into the nearby fjord filled the gaps during recording breaks.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Chesapeake Bay—the largest estuary in the continental United States—used to be packed with oysters, more than anyone today might imagine.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Mangroves exist in the intertidal zones of warm rivers, estuaries and bays, growing in the sediment brought to the coast by the freshwater rivers and tides, according to the Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Rock Creek Loop traverses approximately seven miles of ravines, creeks, subtropical forest, and small footbridges.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The 40 minute round-trip rolls up the Red Clay Valley, with unobstructed views of moonlit fields, rocky cuts and creek banks.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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What with its rippling mountains, meditative lochs, and misty woodlands, Scotland’s moody atmosphere hits its stride in the cooler seasons.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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Donal, a nightclub owner in Chicago obsessed with the blues, has resisted going back to the land of lochs for reasons that will become only somewhat clear over the course of the run time.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other filming locations include the harbor town of Polperro in Cornwall, the historic Bishops Lydeard train station, and the Wessex Hotel in Street.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Fasano Salvador's rooftop view overlooking the harbor is the best in the city.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoon. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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