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shorings

noun

plural of shoring

as in shores

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In the spring of 2023, as epic winter snows melted, horse carcasses emerged along the shores of South Tufa and nearby Navy Beach.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
What Makes Its Beach Unique Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is on the shores of a coquina rock beach, the second largest outcropping of visible limestone shoreline in Florida (the first is Blowing Rocks Preserve in Jupiter).

— Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 30 June 2026

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The engine mounts were closely inspected following the November crash, and going forward the spherical bearings will be replaced regularly, after every 4,000 cycles of takeoffs and landings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Tension mounts during rescue efforts Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said on state television that more than 14,000 members of the military and police are patrolling the area, where access is now blocked and special permits are required to enter.

— Regina Cano Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026

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The press cabin contains 14 lie-flat pods, including large tan leather seats with luxury features such as lumbar supports and massage functions.

— Emily Chang, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Officers were housed in a one-story structure atop the deck, which also featured antiaircraft guns and a kitchen, while crew quarters were in the concrete supports.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026

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In recent seasons, the Phillies have routinely searched for outfield reinforcements without any newcomer really seizing a long-term everyday opportunity.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Hundreds of firefighters battled blazes in Portugal, Greece and Spain on Sunday, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal to help with a massive blaze burning for more than three days.

— Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

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Preventive care reduces avoidable emergency department visits and shortens hospital stays, allowing health systems to focus resources on patients who need the most complex care.

— Russell Cox, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Unusually, the male blue ghost firefly stays illuminated for around a minute, rather than flashing for short periods or in rapid succession like many firefly species.

— Eva Flowe July 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Definition of stays

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One exhibit brings together the then-future president’s buckskin jacket and pants, his rifle, Tiffany knife, his spurs, and his branding irons.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
But aside from gifting Zane with spurs, Beth’s more or less a spectator through all of the Jackson family drama.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 19 June 2026

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