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shorelines

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plural of shoreline

as in coastlines

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All three coastlines tell the same story, which has been millions of years in the writing.

— KC Baker, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Studies show that, without shorebirds, coastlines erode more quickly, trap less carbon, and are more likely to become unbalanced.

— Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

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The next night, the Dead brought the Bangles onstage, on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain, to sing along and dance — a truly surreal duet.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Set in the Basque Country in 1930, the film tells the story of an English ship that is stranded on the shores of Biscay during a violent storm.

— Roberto Prieto, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of shores

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Say ciao to the Roman Coast With so many coasts, coves and fishing villages to choose from in Italy, the Roman coast is not often the first place people mention for a beach holiday.

— Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Beach Hazards Statements remain in effect for the Oregon north, central, and southern coasts, as well as the south Washington coast.

— Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025

Definition of coasts

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The Parker River National Widllife Refuge was established in 1971 and is home to more than 4,700 acres of wetlands, beaches, dunes, forests, bogs, salt marshes and mud flats.

— Neal Riley, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
The annual event helps keep the state’s beaches and waterways clear of litter and debris.

— Alison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of beaches

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Many of the paintings have retained their original colors despite spending more than 40 centuries buried beneath the desert sands, the ministry said.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
Take a breather by the beach, where days are made for lingering on golden sands, discovering hidden coves, and relaxing to the tune of the rolling Mediterranean tide.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

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