sandbanks

noun

plural of sandbank
as in sandbars

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  1. sandbars
  2. banks
Noun
  • Low water levels have exposed vast stretches of riverbanks, as well as long sandbars usually hidden deep beneath the surface.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The challenging sport in shallow flats gives guests unparalleled access to the many channels and sandbars that have essentially been unexplored by humans.
    — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
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  • That could force foreign companies and banks to choose between doing business with Iran and retaining access to the US financial system, potentially extending Washington’s leverage well beyond entities directly involved in Tehran’s oil trade.
    — Magdalena Del Valle, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Small banks fully approved 57% of applicants, a higher rate than any other lender type in the survey.
    — TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
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