sand perch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sand perch
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Protesters gathered on a sandy beach facing azure waters, some waving red Albanian flags, others carrying inflatable flamingos -- the movement’s symbol -- while chanting "cancel the project!"
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
The scarcity of humankind makes those few people we do encounter gleam like ingots of gold on a sandy beach.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The golden sandy beach of Praia da Luz is dominated by huge cliffs to the east, a mix of orange sandstone and black volcanic rock.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025
Dozens of tan tents that marked a makeshift National Guard encampment just above the sandy beach were abuzz with activity ahead of the forecasted fire weather.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2025
There were always plenty of other children for him to play with, and there was the sandy beach for him to run about on, and the ocean to paddle in.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
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