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Noun
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In their latest book, readers are transported to 1942 New York to learn how the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) turned to an unlikely ally — the mob — to protect America’s waterfronts, the synopsis shared.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026 -
Colombian superstar Shakira gave a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night, an event that the city's mayor said drew 2 million people to one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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The Prince of Wales spent part of his summer in 1997 relaxing along the banks of the River Dee in Scotland.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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As traditional banks retreated from middle-market lending following the GFC, a new class of non-bank lenders rushed in to fill the gap.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The nearest human settlement to the frequent storms is Ologa, Venezuela, a remote stilt village located on the shores of Lake Maracaibo.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Unlike America, whose global role draws it into crises far from its shores, China’s path to influence runs first through its own neighborhood.—
Yu Jie,
Time,
13 May 2026
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“Riverbanks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverbanks. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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