entire coastline

collocation in English

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entire
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ɪnˈtaɪər/us
/ɪnˈtaɪr/
whole or complete, with ...
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coastline
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈkəʊst.laɪn/us
/ˈkoʊst.laɪn/
the particular shape of the coast, especially as seen from above, from the sea, or on ...
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(Definition ofentireandcoastlinefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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However, because the government's budget is limited, monitoring and enforcement are poor along theentirecoastline.
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As long as the sample is representative of theentirecoastline, a sampling approach is sufficient.
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A special survey is being made of theentirecoastlinein order that proper planning control may be applied to it.
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It is mind-boggling when we have concerns about ourentirecoastline.
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We must all ask ourselves how to provide the best service and the best coastal rescue system for ourentirecoastline.
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The risks of shipping incidents and of the resulting oil spills have been modelled as part of the analysis of the environmental characteristics and pollution risks of theentirecoastline.
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Now, if the cargo happens to be oil, it may mean anentirecoastlinefouled, thousands working on the bitter task of cleaning up, a tourist industry threatened.
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Maritime vessels are spread out through theentirecoastlineand on islands.
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Furthermore, theentirecoastlineof the island has been declared a marine sanctuary, preserving local fish life.
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This represented about one-sixth of theentirecoastlinethat was threatened by the storm.
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Theentirecoastlineis noted for examples of sea erosion, with numerous rock pillars and islands.
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The parish has a variety of complex landforms; theentirecoastlineis dotted with caves, bays, rivers, waterfalls and hills.
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Theentirecoastlineis sand.
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Theentirecoastlineconsists of rocky cliffs.
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Re-nourishment would be the ideal method used for theentirecoastlinebut this is not plausible due to the size of the area and the cost of re-nourishment.
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