coast
noun
the land next to the sea; seashore.
Example Sentences
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Pop stars like Styles have broad appeal; in March, his new album coasted to No. 1.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
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
But the absence of the two centers had little effect on Detroit as they coasted to a wire-to-wire victory in Toronto.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
Tottenham may have coasted through to the Champions League last 16, but their Premier League form remains a problem for boss Thomas Frank.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
They coasted toward the front door and heard the voice again: “Help me.”
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
