Gulf of Mexico
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Perched on a bluff near the Gulf of Mexico, Clearwater entices millions each year with its sugary-white beach and turquoise waters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
It was largely successful but resulted in the rocket being grounded after the booster suffered an uncontrolled landing in the Gulf of Mexico.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
The experimental plane Solar Impulse 2, which completed a historic round-the-world trip in 2016 without using jet fuel, crashed into the Gulf of Mexico recently, its owner revealed.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
North America revenue fell 4% to $2.1 billion, amid lower stimulation activity on U.S. land and in the Gulf of Mexico.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026
The warm southwest winds from the Gulf of Mexico were heavy with the smells of spring.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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