wash ashore
idiom
: to bring (something) onto the shore by waves
A lot of debris was washed ashore during the storm.
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To have three dead gray whales wash ashore in a week's time is quite unusual.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
The public should not touch, approach or try to collect any of the debris that may wash ashore, Navy officials said.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The Navy warned the public not to touch or collect any debris that may wash ashore and if any debris is found, it should be reported to local authorities or Naval Base Coronado.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Most Popular Most Popular South Florida beaches seeing oily tar balls wash ashore; Coast Guard investigation ongoing
South Florida beaches seeing oily tar balls wash ashore; Coast Guard investigation ongoing
Residents moving to Florida drop to levels of those who are leaving.
—Aiden Lesley, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
The public should not touch, approach or try to collect any of the debris that may wash ashore, Navy officials said.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The Navy warned the public not to touch or collect any debris that may wash ashore and if any debris is found, it should be reported to local authorities or Naval Base Coronado.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Most Popular Most Popular South Florida beaches seeing oily tar balls wash ashore; Coast Guard investigation ongoing
South Florida beaches seeing oily tar balls wash ashore; Coast Guard investigation ongoing
Residents moving to Florida drop to levels of those who are leaving.
—Aiden Lesley, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Wash ashore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wash%20ashore. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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