Adriatic
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
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"Some regions throughout the Adriatic have particular characteristics that led local populations to develop a specific shipbuilding style," said Charrié.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
Villages near the Adriatic city of Split were struck by the blaze, which coursed through pine forest-lined hillside, causing extensive damage to homes and cars.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
An ambitious plan backed by Jared Kushner to build a high-end luxury complex along Albania’s Adriatic coastline has sparked widespread protests and an investigation by the country’s organized-crime prosecutors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
If I close my eyes, I’m on a sun-baked patio overlooking the Adriatic Sea and not semi-rushing my way out the door to work.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
However, in Montenegro, on the Adriatic, one of the most beautiful spots in Europe, all was peace, joy, and entertainment on the night of September 1.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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