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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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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

Qatar would have to live off its investments in the Gulf of Mexico.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 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

By 1000 a.d., trade relationships had covered the continent for more than a thousand years; mother-of- pearl from the Gulf of Mexico has been found in Manitoba, and Lake Superior copper in Louisiana.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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