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Recent Examples of sandbank
The whale, estimated to be about 13.5 meters long, became trapped on a sandbank near Lübeck, Germany, in late March, far from its natural habitat in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
In a breakthrough moment, rescuers dug a channel through the sandbank, allowing the whale to swim free early Friday.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
The complicated and delicate efforts to rescue the 12-15 meter (39-49 feet) whale off a sandbank at Timmendorfer Strand beach earlier this week captivated Germans — with media sending news alerts of updates on its progress and streaming live video from the scene.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Herald’s data show these already densely populated sandbanks are growing skyward to pack in more people: A third of all housing on barrier islands is now in buildings with more than 50 units.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
In a breakthrough moment, rescuers dug a channel through the sandbank, allowing the whale to swim free early Friday.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
The complicated and delicate efforts to rescue the 12-15 meter (39-49 feet) whale off a sandbank at Timmendorfer Strand beach earlier this week captivated Germans — with media sending news alerts of updates on its progress and streaming live video from the scene.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Herald’s data show these already densely populated sandbanks are growing skyward to pack in more people: A third of all housing on barrier islands is now in buildings with more than 50 units.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandbank
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The best time to visit Torch Lake is mid-summer, when water temperatures hover around 70 degrees and the sandbar buzzes with activity.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2026
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The 19-foot Carolina Skiff eventually became lodged in a sandbar, and was listed as a navigational hazard, town officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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Michigan towns, cities, townships and counties have $176 million sitting in bank accounts meant to fight the state's opioid crisis.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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See video … LISTEN Tune in as lawmakers push forward on crypto regulation while community banks warn the fight over digital finance is only beginning.—
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FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The notion, like the uncouth, wispy-haired towhead himself, was an easy mark for Bennett, who took aim following Greeley’s sermon on the coverage of the New Jersey murder.—
James M. Lundberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Mar. 2020
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An outdoorsy, blue-eyed towhead, Jim, was living in the house next door, right on the beach.—
Alison Rose,
Town & Country,
16 Dec. 2012
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“Sandbank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandbank. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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