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Recent Examples of littoral
Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
And Europe needs persistent, long term efforts to help Ukraine strengthen its capacity to preserve its control of its coastline and counterbalance Russia, in partnership with other littoral states.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
The littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati was also nearby, spokesperson Jay Tarriela said in a statement on X.
Merrill would only confirm to CNN that the Cincinnati was operating in the South China Sea.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
These formations of algae grow at the bottom of a body of water and detach, surfacing and posing a distinct littoral threat.
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Noun
The Santa Barbara, one of the newest littoral combat ships, was visiting Manama, Bahrain, when the change of command occurred was announced.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
And Europe needs persistent, long term efforts to help Ukraine strengthen its capacity to preserve its control of its coastline and counterbalance Russia, in partnership with other littoral states.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
The littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati was also nearby, spokesperson Jay Tarriela said in a statement on X.
Merrill would only confirm to CNN that the Cincinnati was operating in the South China Sea.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
These formations of algae grow at the bottom of a body of water and detach, surfacing and posing a distinct littoral threat.
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for littoral
Adjective
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The recent protests were triggered by the deaths of several pregnant women following routine C-sections in the coastal city of Agadir, spotlighting the crumbling healthcare system.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The recent collapses were a result of hurricanes Humberto and Imelda, which made a mess of the Atlantic Ocean in the coastal waters off the Outer Banks.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The curious rocky coast of this bay continues haunting me in the most visceral ways.—
Leanna Renee Hieber,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
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Organizers with the Global Sumud Flotilla said on X that the boat was last tracked only a few miles off Gaza’s coast before contact was lost.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In August, the world’s first permanent offshore CO2 injection was completed at Norway’s Northern Lights site in Øygarden.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Martínez’s hypothesis is that after death, Cleopatra’s body was brought to Taposiris Magna, transported through the tunnel to the offshore port and laid to rest in a secret location.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, erosion has accelerated in recent years, with the shoreline retreating at a rate of roughly 4 feet per year, according to the report.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In partnership with Leave No Trace, Martin County offers the tours for free, helping visitors discover the natural beauty of the coastline’s mangroves, estuaries, hammocks, and trails.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Deposits along its northwestern border with China and eastern coastline are being explored to boost production and reduce reliance on imports.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beaches all along the Eastern seaboard will be plagued by life-threatening rip currents and large swells for much of next week because of Humberto spinning offshore and future Imelda.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Hurricane Erin is moving closer to the Eastern seaboard, bringing dangerous rip currents and flood risks that have prompted evacuation orders and states of emergency in two North Carolina counties.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Today, Tropea onions -- which bear protected geographical produce, or IGP, status -- grow on a 60-mile stretch of Calabrian coastland running from the town of Amantea down to the Capo Vaticano peninsula, below Tropea.—
Silvia Marchetti,
CNN,
8 Oct. 2022
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Reparations have been a periodic topic of debate since the waning days of the Civil War, when Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman promised 40 acres and a mule to formerly enslaved families in a swath of confiscated Southern coastland.—
Lee Hawkins and Douglas Belkin,
WSJ,
25 Mar. 2022
Noun
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The National Park Service also manages nearly 400 other areas designated for their national significance as battlefields, military or historic sites, lakeshores, seashores, monuments, parkways, recreation areas, trails, rivers and preserves.—
Jeffrey C. Hallo,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
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Being a seashore town, Santander gets its pick of fresh seafood.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Littoral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/littoral. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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