breakwall
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Lifeguard crews responded around 10:30 p.m. to the Long Beach breakwall after someone reported a woman yelling for help, according to KTLA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
The seven boaters were returning to shore about 4 a.m. when their boat hit a breakwall and capsized, police and Chicago Fire Department Chief Juan Hernandez said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2023
We fell asleep to the sound of the waves crashing against the breakwall.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 11, 2021
If a wave is building, Mr. Tweed is positioned at the weakest point in the breakwall.
From New York Times ● May 22, 2018
There was an earthy smell that came from the algae-green wood and the water that stood still inside the breakwall.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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