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coastguard

British  
/ ˈkəʊstˌɡɑːd /

noun

  1. a maritime force which aids shipping, saves lives at sea, prevents smuggling, etc

  2. Also called: coastguardsman.  a member of such a force

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The migrant boat had left the port of Tobruk in eastern Libya on 21 March, news agency AFP reported, citing a coastguard spokesperson.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The coastguard late Friday said 26 people, including a woman and a minor, were rescued by a European border agency vessel off the island of Crete.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

"During the journey, the passengers lost their bearings and remained at sea for six days without food or water," the coastguard stated.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Poor weather and a lack of food and water contributed to the deaths, the coastguard said.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

I was glad when the coastguard came along, with his spy-glass under his arm.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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