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Gulf of Mexico

1 Cultural  
  1. Part of the Atlantic Ocean bordered by the southeast coast of the United States and the east coast of Mexico.


Gulf of Mexico 2 Cultural  
  1. Gulf bordered by the southeast coast of the United States and the east coast of Mexico.


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To determine how the Atlantic responded, they also developed temperature records from Ocean Drilling Program Site 625 in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

When it tried to relight 13 engines for a landing burn, only some turned on, leading to the booster having a hard splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

It was not without a few glitches, however, including engine issues with the Super Heavy booster that necessitated a crash into the Gulf of Mexico rather than a precision return.

From Barron's Jul. 16, 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 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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