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Recent Examples of reef
The focus narrows in on the remaining passengers and crew in the main sections of the aircraft not blown to bits, the cockpit and a stretch of the main cabin (finally, a reward for flying coach), precariously perched on a reef outcrop.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
In the house reef, there’s snorkelling and paddleboarding; guests preferring deep-sea action can request private yacht excursions or big-game fishing sessions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
This would eventually build up sand and sea life around it and become a reef.
—Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The new complex will bring people in doors to view exhibits and the centerpiece, a 23,000-gallon aquarium devoted to the reef and its inhabitants.
—David Goodhue
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
In the house reef, there’s snorkelling and paddleboarding; guests preferring deep-sea action can request private yacht excursions or big-game fishing sessions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
This would eventually build up sand and sea life around it and become a reef.
—Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The new complex will bring people in doors to view exhibits and the centerpiece, a 23,000-gallon aquarium devoted to the reef and its inhabitants.
—David Goodhue
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reef
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Authorities have banned all activities within a 2½-mile danger zone around the crater, in line with recommendations from Indonesia’s volcanology agency.—
Niniek Karmini,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Jagged pieces of cement push through the dirt as orange and white caution cones warn drivers of danger.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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In reality, the incident had no bearing on subway construction—much of Los Angeles sits on or near petroleum and natural-gas deposits, and Metro engineers had already demonstrated that they were equipped to deal with the hazards—but the bill passed anyway.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Before departure, perform a thorough safety check to ensure your boat is in good working condition and free of potential hazards.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Still, as Claire and Jamie acknowledge, their attempts to rewrite history have largely failed, so Jamie’s survival is far from secure, and as television history has proved, the greatest peril any character, or series, can face is the finale.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Another viral pro-Pratt ad, not produced by Pratt’s own campaign, best illustrates the perils of populist-right energy.—
Conor Friedersdorf,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Opt for lightweight layers Oversized coats take up space and quickly become a burden.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Yet the compliance burden falls disproportionately on smaller, independent operators who lack the scale or political muscle of the majors.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reef. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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