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Noun
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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
Noun
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When a body washes ashore in the Long Island vacation town of Amity, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) tries to close the beaches only to be overruled by the mayor, Vaughn (Murray Hamilton), who fears the loss of tourist revenue.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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Flamenco Beach, located on Culebra, a lush island off the east coast of Puerto Rico, has just been named one of the top 50 beaches in the world.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Think national parks, waterfronts and Niagara Falls, plus trendy urban neighborhoods in Toronto for those who prefer city exploration.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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Canada rounds out the top five with national parks, waterfronts, Niagara Falls and trendy urban neighborhoods in Toronto.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Plages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plages. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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