harbors
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pluralof harbor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
harbornouna part of a body of water along the shore deep enough for anchoring a ship and so situated with respect to coastal features, whether natural or artificial, as to provide protection from winds, waves, and currents.
Example Sentences
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“An extraordinary Solebury estate harbors more than three centuries of history, beauty, and preservation,” it notes.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026
He traveled extensively, posing models in markets of Ecuador, harbors in Portugal and among ruins in Greece.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
Charter fishing crews in California harbors are preparing for recreational salmon fishing to reopen after a two-year shutdown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
"Our analysis shows that these animals originated in the deep ocean, a habitat which still harbors species like the ram's horn squid," says Sanchez.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 1, 2026
It could only be safely approached at Djerholm and Elling, and since security at both harbors was tight, they’d been forced to travel all the way to the northern whaling ports.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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