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Ligurian Sea

American  

noun

  1. a part of the Mediterranean between Corsica and the NW coast of Italy.


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For years, Antonio Scognamillo paid $1,200 a month to power La Smorfia, his cozy pizzeria offering dozens of styles of pies in this hilly, medieval tourist enclave by the Ligurian Sea.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2022

He spent part of his upbringing in Sanremo, near the French border on the Ligurian Sea, where his father ran a casino, and where Mr. Scalfari met Calvino.

From Washington Post • Jul. 14, 2022

The bridge’s designer had recommended regular upkeep to remove rust, especially due to the corrosive effect of moist air from the nearby Ligurian Sea, and maintenance to counter pollution’s effect on concrete.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2022

The electric blue of the Ligurian Sea was counterpoint to the reds, yellows and oranges of the seaside buildings.

From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2019

But I was curious, because when w ere we ever going to get the chance to sail around the Ligurian Sea on some bloke’s private yacht?

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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