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harbors

  • plural
    of harbor.
    harbor
    noun
    a 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.

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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