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as in peninsulas
an area of high ground jutting out into a body of water beyond the line of the coast
from atop the ness, there was a beautiful view of the coastline as it stretched for miles into the distance
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as in capes
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
the little skiff rounded the tip of the ness
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Noun
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Key sections include the northern Kullaleden and Bjäre peninsulas and the coastal Österlen Way in the east — a quieter alternative to the more popular Stockholm Archipelago routes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026 -
Key sections include the northern Kullaleden and Bjäre peninsulas and the coastal Österlen Way in the east.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Not all heroes wear capes, and some of them don’t wear suits at all while saving the day.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Stone swapped out her gowns and XXL capes in favor of an office siren style moment.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
Noun
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The promontories rising on each side of the Strait of Gibraltar are known as the Pillars of Hercules.—
Elizabeth Fernandez,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Goals, assists and midfielder bonus points all appear likely.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The previous largest comeback in Finals history came almost 20 years ago when the Boston Celtics came back from 24 points down against the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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If time allows for a mini roadtrip, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and head out to Point Reyes National Seashore, a treasure trove of rocky headlands, beaches, and waterfall hikes.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Trade those greatest hits for a few hours’ drive above Dublin and the reward is a wilder, more elemental Ireland — Atlantic headlands carved by weather rather than postcards, beaches that appear out of nowhere, and cliffs that don’t require elbowing for a view.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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Been there as communities have tried to tame the mighty waters with levees and embankments, and battled 100-pound invasive fish.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Reconnecting rivers, many of which have been restricted by levees, to seasonal floodplains can dramatically improve growth and survival for juvenile salmon and increase their resilience to climate change.—
Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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“Nesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nesses. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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