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West Coast

American  

noun

  1. the western coast of the U.S., bordering the Pacific Ocean and comprising the coastal areas of California, Oregon, and Washington.


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They played West Coast clubs, released three albums and toured nationally.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Those stronger winds would help storms move more moisture toward the West Coast, increasing the intensity of atmospheric rivers.

From Science Daily Jul. 28, 2026

Their numbers increased exponentially as droves began "fleeing the Covid mess … on the East Coast and West Coast," says Mark Corner, president of Southwest Montana Realtors.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Iran's Mehr news agency reported fresh blasts of unknown origin in the south around midday on Monday, adding that they "appear to be coming from the West Coast of Bandar Abbas".

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

After her return, Dad followed her out to the West Coast.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

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