Recent Examples on the WebThe first mate directed the ship to hug the shore, but the captain, Frederick Burke, overrode him, ordering the men to press on.—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Feb. 2024 And while this region is famed for its beautiful land animals (such as giraffes, lions, rhinos, and more), this rich diversity also can be found under the deep blue waves that hug the shore.—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021
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