Examples of 'closer to shore' in a sentence

Meaning of "closer to shore"

closer to shore: This phrase indicates moving in the direction of the coastline or a landmass. It can be used in a literal sense, such as a boat getting closer to the shore, or in a figurative sense to suggest moving towards a known or safe place

How to use "closer to shore" in a sentence

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closer to shore
We can not get any closer to shore.
Shoals closer to shore have been depleted.
But the sightings have moved closer to shore.
It tends to be found closer to shore during the warm season.
The sardines are carried along by these cool waters and pushed closer to shore.
You need to be closer to shore.
Mulder realizes that the Big Blue sightings have been occurring closer and closer to shore.
They should be closer to shore.
Although weakened by his efforts, he managed to bring the man closer to shore.
You should be a lot closer to shore with all your friends in Forillon National Park.
Beginners can stay closer to shore.
As it comes closer to shore, a dome - shaped object begins to emerge from the water.
This is most predominant closer to shore.
They're moving closer to shore where there isn't oil.
Also the wind was more stable and predictable then closer to shore.

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In fact, they are often seen closer to shore in winter than at any other time.
O The seiners are modifying their nets to fish closer to shore.
When you get there, pull closer to shore and mingle with other boats.
Some say overfishing in the Red Sea may have driven sharks closer to shore.
This time of year, sea turtles usually come closer to shore to mate.
It is not long before whales appear, moving steadily closer to shore.
Klesco is expanding its mapping grid, moving closer to shore.
Well, you could have at least landed closer to shore.
When ready to spawn, these fish migrate to waters closer to shore.
Because of past disasters and coastal erosion, many houses are located closer to shore.
As the weather worsened, Gooding sailed closer to shore.
Which means the bands would have pushed her… Closer to shore.
However, again I was not getting any closer to shore.
However, by then, the liferaft had drifted closer to shore.
In this way, he believes, the fi sh will remain closer to shore.
There are some signs, though, that the fish are moving closer to shore.
A big barrier, Ong said, could trap that sludge closer to shore.
This was a short-term endeavour though, and in 1827 the headquarters were moved closer to shore.

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