coast
noun
the land next to the sea; seashore.
Example Sentences
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Sometimes this happens because the studios are trying to capitalize on a moment, like when “The Minecraft Movie” coasted in on the fumes of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
Although Miles Leaburn got one back, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez scored to ensure Rosenior coasted to a debut victory against a Charlton team sitting 19th in the Championship.
From Barron's ● Jan. 10, 2026
He says he has coasted through some classes for his government major, but has to work harder in his physics major.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025
However, Rahm collapsed over his final three holes and Scheffler coasted to a major title that joins his Masters victories in 2022 and 2024.
From BBC ● May 18, 2025
They looped around downtown and coasted past the library before Harriet veered into a narrow alley.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
