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roadsteads

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plural of roadstead

as in roads

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As the hundreds of thousands of people made their way down the narrow roads following the politician, a few rerouted into the industry event, still carrying big flags and with faces lit up with hope.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
The landscape was inspired by the inland town of Ioulida, a hilltop village with cascading residential dwellings and winding paths (no car-worthy roads), and a church perched at the precipice.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of roads

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West Coast gateways gained share, while several East and Gulf Coast ports recorded declines.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Ossoff demands Collins account for Iran war Discussion about tariffs and trade at Georgia's ports became a launching point for Ossoff to mention the war with Iran.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of ports

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Among the hotel’s newest features is The Dunbar Social by Topgolf Swing Suite, which pairs casual dining and drinks with five golf and game simulator bays.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
The September 2026 surge was highest where the water was directed into shallow bays and inlets.

— Brian Tang, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of bays

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In North Carolina alone, 11,000 miles (17,702 kilometers) of canals drain peatlands before the water empties into coastal estuaries, Richardson said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Rising Tide Explorers leads ecotours of the mangrove islands, estuaries, and marshes that surround Marco Island.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of estuaries

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The September 2026 surge was highest where the water was directed into shallow bays and inlets.

— Brian Tang, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
From the charming courtyards and upscale fashion boutiques tucked behind Worth Avenue to the rugged majesty of Jupiter’s inlets, the region is a playground for the curious traveler.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of inlets

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Part of that is due to colorism and their mixed-race identities, and part of that is due to their respective sounds.

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026
The dance floor can be both refuge and revolution, and throughout Latin America, women are leading the sounds and scenes committed to sweaty hedonism.

— Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026

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