Adriatic
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
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Serhii K appeared relaxed as he checked in to the glamping resort near Italy's Adriatic coast with his wife and young children.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
"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
The river’s retreat makes it vulnerable to the incursion of sea water from the Adriatic, posing a threat to crops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
As Europe weans itself off Russian energy, Washington is fast emerging as its largest gas supplier, with experts suggesting Croatia's Adriatic gas terminal offers a pathway deeper into the continent.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
The Argo II sailed down the Adriatic, a beautiful glittering expanse of blue; but Hazel couldn’t appreciate it, thanks to the constant rolling of the ship.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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