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Recent Examples of reef
If you get excited by the idea of diving in reefs, snorkeling, swimming in rivers, and exploring caves, jungles with vast biodiversity, and sites of historical significance, Belize could be for you.
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
By attenuating wave energy, the reefs help create a calmer environment near the shoreline, minimizing erosion.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
An impressive mix of reefs and wrecks, along with a robust array of dive operations on the island, have welcomed divers for decades, long before Curaçao was the Caribbean destination du jour.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
The original story follows Moana, a determined teenager from Motunui, who sets out on a daring ocean voyage to save her people and uncover what lies beyond the safety of the reef.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
By attenuating wave energy, the reefs help create a calmer environment near the shoreline, minimizing erosion.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
An impressive mix of reefs and wrecks, along with a robust array of dive operations on the island, have welcomed divers for decades, long before Curaçao was the Caribbean destination du jour.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
The original story follows Moana, a determined teenager from Motunui, who sets out on a daring ocean voyage to save her people and uncover what lies beyond the safety of the reef.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reef
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Neither the law nor the danger has stopped people from trying.Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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This is a staggering reminder of the danger of further fragmenting the country through reckless recognition agreements.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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These tools ensure rapid delivery of vital information, help prioritize aid and alert the public to hazards and resources.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration proposed fines totaling $100,000 in 2023 citing conditions that exposed workers to ergonomic hazards.Chris Isidore, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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But to ignore the figures and the metrics is to do so at peril.Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol early Saturday morning, after a brief decree of martial law thrust the country into temporary political peril.Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
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Payers are focused on reducing costs to boost profitability, often leading to friction with healthcare providers who face increasing administrative burdens and diminishing financial returns.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Women disproportionately shoulder this burden, not just in their personal lives but also at work.Elpida Kokkota, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reef. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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