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Recent Examples of reef
And a zillion other colorful, oddball fish went about their business on the reef.
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Betsy Andrews, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
The development of artificial reefs, for example, is one initiative that spotlights Dubai’s holistic approach to protecting the marine ecosystem.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Widespread coral bleaching results in sick reefs that are more vulnerable to illness, water pollution and other threats.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Perched atop a hill, the Madagascar Surf Resort looks down on myriad surf spots breaking across the island’s reefs.
—Noah Lederman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
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Betsy Andrews, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
The development of artificial reefs, for example, is one initiative that spotlights Dubai’s holistic approach to protecting the marine ecosystem.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Widespread coral bleaching results in sick reefs that are more vulnerable to illness, water pollution and other threats.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Perched atop a hill, the Madagascar Surf Resort looks down on myriad surf spots breaking across the island’s reefs.
—Noah Lederman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reef
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Alcohol, also potentially addictive, has significant long-term and short-term dangers, such as motor vehicle accidents in the case of the latter.Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Given this, the U.S. government along with governments around the world are eager to harness the ocean for economic purposes, as well as protect it from the dangers of climate change.Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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Fire hazards can significantly vary depending on numerous factors such as the kind of event, crowd size, technological applications, even simple factors like an open flame or fireworks display.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Note: Never place foil directly onto the bottom of your oven; this is a safety hazard. 6.Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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Hoffman’s death is just one of many painful reminders in Brolin’s book about the perils of living hard and fast.Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Budget carrier Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy this week, stoking concern about how the financial peril of a low-fare option could impact prices across the industry.Max Zahn, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Appointments were elusive, follow-ups were nonexistent and coordination burdens fell heavily on us—the patient and their family members.Chris Bowen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The financial burden of a college education is massive for many American families.Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reef. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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